2008 Peugeot 308 SW BL brake light
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DRIVING
Sequential mode
When the vehicle has moved off,
select position M to change to
sequential mode.
AUTO disappears and the
gears engaged appear in suc-
cession on the instrument
panel display.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accel-
erator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o
permit reacceleration of the vehicle in
the correct gear.
T h e g e a r b o x i s t h e n o p e r a t i n g i n a u t o -
active mode, without any action on the
part of the driver. It continuously selects
the most suitable gear in relation to the
following parameters:
- style of driving,
- p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d .
AUTO and the gear engaged
appear on the instrument panel
display.
Automatic mode
Following use of the sequential
mode, select position A to return to
the automatic mode. "Auto sequential mode"
This mode enables you to overtake, for
e x a m p l e , r e m a i n i n g i n a u t o m a t i c m o d e
while using the functions of the sequen-
tial mode.
Activate steering wheel control
position + or - .
T h e g e a r b o x e n g a g e s t h e g e a r r e q u e s t -
ed if the engine speed permits. AUTO is
still displayed on the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action
o n t h e c o n t r o l s , t h e g e a r b o x r e s u m e s
automatic control of the gears.
At very low speed, if reverse gear
is requested, this will only be taken
into account when the vehicle is
immobilised. The
Foot on brake
w a r n i n g l i g h t m a y fl a s h o n t h e i n -
strument panel to prompt you to
brake.
At high speed, if reverse gear is
requested, the N indicator light will
fl a s h a n d t h e g e a r b o x w i l l c h a n g e
to neutral automatically. To engage
a gear again, return the lever to po-
sition A or M . O n s h a r p a c c e l e r a t i o n , t h e g e a r b o x
will not change up unless the driver
acts on the gear lever or the steer-
ing wheel controls.
Never select neutral
N while the
vehicle is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when
the vehicle is immobilised with the
brake pedal pressed. F o r o p t i m u m a c c e l e r a t i o n , f o r e x a m -
ple when overtaking another vehicle,
p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l fi r m l y
past the point of resistance.
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DRIVING Stopping the vehicle Operating fault With the ignition on, if this warn-
ing light comes on and AUTO
fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message on
the multifunction display, this indicates
a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e g e a r b o x .
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
It is essential to press the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
When parking, is it essential to ap-
ply the handbrake to immobilise
the vehicle, whatever the circum-
stances.
When immobilising the vehicle,
with the engine running, it is es-
sential to place the gear lever in
neutral
N .
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear lever is in neutral N and
that the handbrake is applied. With the ignition on, if the warn-
ing light above and this warning
light come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display, this
indicates a malfunction of the hill start
assistance.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Sport function
Following selection of the sequential
mode or automatic mode, press
button S to activate the Sport
function which offers you a more
dynamic style of driving.
S a p p e a r s n e x t t o t h e g e a r e n -
gaged on the instrument panel
display.
Press button S again to deactivate
the function.
S is then cleared from the instrument
panel display.
The Sport function is deactivated
each time the ignition is switched off. Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
- move to position
N to engage
neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move
the vehicle.
In both cases, it is essential that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise the
vehicle.
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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
F o u r o r s i x s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
which offers a choice between the com-
fort of fully automatic operation, en-
hanced by sport and snow programmes,
or manual gear changing.
Therefore, four driving modes are of-
fered:
- automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
g e a r b o x ,
- sport programme for a more
dynamic style of driving,
- snow programme to improve driving
when traction is poor,
- manual operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver. Gear lever
P. Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, handbrake on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R. Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, handbrake on.
- Starting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M.+/- Manual operation with sequential
c h a n g i n g o f t h e f o u r o r s i x g e a r s .
Press forwards to change up through
the gears.
or
Press rearwards to change down
through the gears. Displays on the instrument panel
When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator light is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Drive (Automatic driving)
S. Sport programme
. Snow programme
1 to 4. Gear engaged during
1 to 6. manual operation
-. Invalid value during manual
operation
Press the brake pedal when
t h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t fl a s h e s
(e.g.: starting the engine).
Gear selection gate
1. Gear lever.
2. Button "S" (sport) .
3. Button "
" (snow) . Foot on brake
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DRIVING
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P or N to place the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
In both cases, apply the handbrake to
immobilise the vehicle. Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning light, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x
malfunction.
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x s w i t c h e s t o
emergency mode and is locked in 3rd
gear. You may feel a substantial knock
when changing from P to R and from N
to R . This will not cause any damage to
t h e g e a r b o x .
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) , l o c a l
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e v e r i s
in position P , it will not be possible
to change to another position.
Above all, do not force the lever as
t h i s c o u l d d a m a g e t h e g e a r b o x .
Manual operation
Select position M for sequential
c h a n g i n g o f t h e f o u r o r s i x g e a r s .
Push the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
Pull the lever towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
In the event of under-revving
or over-revving, the gear se-
l e c t e d fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e n
the actual gear engaged is displayed. If the lever is not in position
P ,
when the driver’s door is opened or
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 5 s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e
ignition is switched off, an audible
signal is heard and a message ap-
pears.
Return the lever to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
g e a r b o x w i l l o p e r a t e t e m p o r a r i l y i n a u -
tomatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or mov-
i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x s e l e c t s
gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lights
1. Brake/side lights (P21/5 W).
2. Side lights (P21/5 W).
3. Fog lamp, left-hand side
(P21 W).
Reversing light, right-hand side
(P21 W).
4. Direction indicators (P21 W). Changing bulbs
T h e s e fi v e b u l b s a r e c h a n g e d f r o m o u t -
side the boot:
r e m o v e t h e t w o l i g h t fi x i n g n u t s ,
e x t r a c t t h e l i g h t c a r e f u l l y f r o m t h e
outside,
disconnect the light connector,
press the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t h e J B L
audio system, on the right-hand
s i d e , fi r s t r e m o v e t h e t h r e e fi x i n g
b o l t s , t h e n m o v e t h e b o x .
on the right-hand side; remove the
a c c e s s fl a p ,
o n t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e ; t u r n t h e fi x i n g
bolt a quarter of a turn and remove
t h e s t o r a g e b o x c o v e r ,
u n c l i p t h e s t o r a g e b o x ,
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing third brake light bulbs
(4 bulbs W 5 W)
Unclip the tailgate upper trim from
left to right.
U n s c r e w t h e t w o l i g h t fi x i n g n u t s A .
Unclip the light’s central pin.
E x t r a c t t h e l i g h t f r o m t h e o u t s i d e .
Disconnect the bulb holder connector
and the wash-wipe pipe.
Unclip the bulb holder from the light
by pressing on the two tabs B .
Pull the bulb and change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Do not apply force to the light when
tightening the nuts. Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5 W)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.
Push it outwards to unclip.
Remove the lens.
Pull the bulb and change it.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lights
1. Brake/side lights (P21/5 W).
2. Side lights (P21/5 W).
3. Fog lamp, left-hand side (P21 W)
Reversing light, right-hand side
(P21 W).
4. Direction indicators (P21 W) Changing bulbs
T h e s e fi v e b u l b s a r e c h a n g e d f r o m o u t -
side the boot:
unclip the light connector,
s e p a r a t e t h e fi v e t a b s a n d r e m o v e
the bulb holder,
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l i g h t fi x i n g b o l t s ,
e x t r a c t t h e l i g h t c a r e f u l l y p u l l i n g
it from the bottom and pivoting it
towards the outside,
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Take care to engage the light in its guides
keeping it in line with the vehicle.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5 W)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.
Push it outwards to unclip.
Remove the lens.
Pull the bulb and change it.
Changing the third brake light
(SW - 4 bulbs W 5 W)
R e m o v e t h e t w o l i g h t fi x i n g n u t s A .
Take out the light from the outside.
Disconnect the connector and the
screenwash pipe from the light.
Turn the bulb holder corresponding
to the faulty bulb a quarter of a turn.
Pull the bulb and change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Do not force the light when tightening
the nuts. Changing the third brake light
(SW - diodes)
On the versions with opening rear
screen, for the replacement of this type
of diode light, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.