2008 Peugeot 308 SW BL Owner's Manual

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VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, coupled
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen.

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VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, coupled
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen.

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COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights

3. Rear side reading lights

4. Rear courtesy light Front and rear courtesy lights
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually:
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
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with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the
ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. When the front courtesy light is in
the "permanent lighting" position,
the rear courtesy light will also
come on, unless it is in the "perma-
nently off" position.
To switch off the rear courtesy light,
place it in the "permanently off" po-
sition.
Rear side reading lights

 With the ignition on, the fi rst press of
the corresponding switch switches
on the reading light concerned in
permanent lighting mode.

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Following a second press, it comes on: - when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the
ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button is pressed, in order to
locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Take care not to place anything in
contact with the courtesy lights.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.

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AMBIENT LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor. Different lighting times are available:
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light when in automatic switching on of
the lights mode.
BOOT LIGHTING
Switching on

 Press the open padlock on the
remote control.
The front and rear door sill lighting, the
footwell lighting and the courtesy lights
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
Switching off
The interior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time or when
one of the doors is opened.
Programming
Switching on
At night, the footwell lighting and the
front courtesy light ambient lamp
A
come on automatically when the side
lights are switched on.
Switching off
The ambient lighting switches off auto-
matically when the dipped headlamps
are switched off.
Programming
The duration of the welcome light-
ing is associated with and identical
to that of the automatic follow-me-
home lighting.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function display confi gura-
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default. The duration of maintaining
of the lighting is selected
via the multifunction dis-
play confi guration menu.

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INTERIOR LAYOUT

1. Spectacles storage

2. Sun visor
(see details on following page)

3. Grab handle with coat hook

4. Toll card/car park ticket windows
(see details on following page)

5. Storage compartment

6. Storage compartment

7. Glove box with light
(see details on following page)

8. Door trays

9. Ashtray with light
(see details on following page)

10. Storage compartment with
non-slip carpet

11. Lighter/12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)

12. Can holder

13. Front armrest
(see details on following page)

14. Storage box

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GLOVE BOX WITH LIGHT
This has areas for storing a small bottle
of water, the vehicle’s handbook, ...
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a pair
of spectacles, tokens, cards, a can, fra-
grance cartridges, ...
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side, also
equipped with an illuminated courtesy
mirror.

 With the ignition on, raise the
concealing fl ap; the mirror is lit
automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder.
TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
Facility for affi xing toll cards and/or car
park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the interior mirror.
They are two non-refl ective areas of the
athermic windscreen.
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun’s rays (ultra-violet). It consists
of a refl ective layer, which also
blocks certain radio-electric signals
(toll card payments, ...).
 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
The light comes on when the lid is
opened.
If the vehicle is fi tted with air condition-
ing, it provides access to the air vent A ,
which can be opened or closed, distrib-
uting the same conditioned air as the
vents in the passenger compartment.
It also permits access to the fuse box in
the fascia (refer to the section "Practical
information - § Changing a fuse").

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LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET

 To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 100 Watts), remove the lighter
and connect a suitable adaptor.
ASHTRAY WITH LIGHT

 Pull the drawer to gain access to the
ashtray.

 To empty the ashtray, after opening,
press the tab and remove the
ashtray.

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FRONT ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the driver
and front passenger.
The height and longitudinal position of
the armrest cover can be adjusted for
greater comfort.
Height adjustment

 Raise the cover to the required
position (low, intermediate or high).

 If you raise the cover slightly beyond
the high position, guide it when
lowering it to the low position.
STORAGE BOX

 To empty the box, after opening,
press the tab and remove it.
Storage
The armrest’s compartment can hold up
to 6 CDs.

 Raise the lever 1 .

 Raise the cover fully.
Longitudinal adjustment

 Slide the cover fully forwards or
rearwards.