2008 Peugeot 308 SW BL Parking
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Water in diesel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the presence of water in the
d i e s e l fi l t e r .
There is a risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines.
Automatic headlamp
adjustment.
If this is displayed, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the auto-
matic headlamp adjustment.
P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
(Diesel).
If this is displayed, linked with
the service warning light, it indi-
cates the start of saturation of the par-
t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r o r a l o w d i e s e l a d d i -
tive reservoir level.
A s s o o n a s t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , r e -
g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r b y d r i v i n g a t a s p e e d
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
service warning light is switched off.
If the service warning light is still displayed,
the additive level is low. Have it topped up
by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
D e fl a t e d w h e e l .
If this is displayed, it indicates
a n i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e i n o n e
or more wheels.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible. Punctured wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that one or more wheels are
punctured. Stop the vehicle
immediately and as safely as
possible.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n
detection.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault on one
o f t h e s e n s o r s o r i n t h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a -
tion detection system.
It may also indicate the absence of a
sensor when the spare wheel, which
d o e s n o t h a v e a s e n s o r , i s fi t t e d i n p l a c e
of a punctured wheel.
Automatic switching on of
the lights.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
automatic switching on of the
lights.
Use the other positions of the lights
stalk.
Visual and/or audible
parking assistance.
If this comes on, in forward and/
or reverse gear, it indicates a
fault in the parking assistance
system.
6-speed piloted manual
gearbox or automatic
gearbox.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the 6-speed
p i l o t e d m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c
g e a r b o x . T h e g e a r b o x w i l l t h e n o p e r a t e i n
down-grade mode, locked on 3rd gear.
Invalid value.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
programme of the 6-speed pi-
l o t e d m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a u t o -
m a t i c g e a r b o x .
Position P or N.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the gear lever must be
placed in position
P or N in or-
der to start the engine.
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COMFORT The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
permitting the lateral rearward vision
necessary for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in
c o n fi n e d s p a c e s . Folding
from outside; lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
from inside; with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
T h e f o l d i n g a n d u n f o l d i n g o f t h e e x t e -
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Adjustment
Unfolding
from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the key.
from inside; with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using con-
trol
A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Control A must
be pulled again.
Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.
Move control B in all four directions
to adjust.
Return control A to the central
position.
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COMFORT
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the glass
is directed correctly in the "day"
position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".
Manual model
T h e m i r r o r i s fi t t e d w i t h a n i g h t - t i m e a n t i -
dazzle device.
Day/night position
Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.
Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres in
reverse gear.
Switching on
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Move control A. to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
Programming
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Select and adjust the left-hand and
right-hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately. Switching off
E x i t r e v e r s e g e a r a n d w a i t t w e n t y
seconds.
or
Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial po-
sition.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:
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i f t h e s p e e d e x c e e d s 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ),
- if the engine is switched off.
Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
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COMFORT
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the glass
is directed correctly in the "day"
position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".
Manual model
T h e m i r r o r i s fi t t e d w i t h a n i g h t - t i m e a n t i -
dazzle device.
Day/night position
Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.
Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres in
reverse gear.
Switching on
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Move control A. to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
Programming
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Select and adjust the left-hand and
right-hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately. Switching off
E x i t r e v e r s e g e a r a n d w a i t t w e n t y
seconds.
or
Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial po-
sition.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:
-
i f t h e s p e e d e x c e e d s 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ),
- if the engine is switched off.
Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
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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
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- c h a n g e t h e m a p p r o x i m a t e l y 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
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- c h a n g e t h e m a p p r o x i m a t e l y every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen.
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DRIVING When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels to chock them against
the pavement, pull the handbrake
and engage a gear.
HANDBRAKE
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle. When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning light and
STOP the
warning light come on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function display,
this indicates that the handbrake is still on
or has not been properly released.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and
push the gear lever to the left then
forwards.
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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.