2009.5 Peugeot 308 SW BL Dag wipers
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Foot on brake.
Press the brake pedal to start
the engine with the 6-speed
electronic gear control gearbox
or automatic gearbox.
S p e c i fi c o p e r a t i o n i n d i c a t o r l a m p s
The other indicator lamps appear on
the large screen, located in the centre
of the instrument panel.
Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated auto-
matic locking of the doors and
boot while driving.
Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the
speed limiter mode.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you can set the
speed limiter speed value to
be stored.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the
cruise control mode.
If this is displayed it indi-
cates that you can set the
cruise control speed value
to be stored. Automatic gearbox.
This display indicates the
position that you have selected
on the gear selection gate
(R, N, A or M).
Automatic rain sensitive wipers.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated auto-
matic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
If this is displayed, it indicates that
you have activated automatic illu-
mination of headlamps.
This display indicates the gear
engaged in automatic or manual
operating mode (1 to 6).
This display indicates the ope-
rating mode selected (auto-
matic or sport).
This display indicates the gear
engaged in the automatic or
manual operation programme.
This display indicates the ope-
rating programme selected
(automatic, sport, snow or
manual).
6-speed electronic gear control gearbox.
This display indicates the posi-
tion that you have selected on
the gear selection gate (P, R, N
or D).
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e -
sponding system has been switched off
intentionally.
Passenger's airbag system
deactivation.
The passenger's airbag system
is put into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A s p e c i fi c c o n t r o l s w i t c h , l o c a t e d o n t h e
passenger's side of the dashboard, per-
mits deactivation of the system. This is
c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s l i g h t i n g o f t h i s
warning lamp on the instrument panel
or on the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamps display. Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
A s p e c i fi c b u t t o n , l o c a t e d o n t h e d a s h -
board, permits deactivation of the sys-
t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s
lighting of this warning lamp and of the
indicator lamp on the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
Common deactivation warning
lamps S p e c i fi c d e a c t i v a t i o n w a r n i n g l a m p s Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic locking of the doors
and boot while driving.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers.
If this is displayed, it indicates that
you have deactivated automatic
rain sensitive windscreen wipers.
The other warning lamps appear on the
large screen, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
speed limiter.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
cruise control.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated auto-
matic illumination of headlamps.
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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
A f u r t h e r " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting, compulsory in
certain countries, which comes on au-
tomatically when the engine is started
so that the vehicle can be seen more
easily.
This function is provided by special
dedicated lamps.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e n o t
lit, except on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lighting is
switched on manually.
Programming
In countries in which this
function is not imposed by
regulations, you can acti-
vate or deactivate it via the
multifunction screen con-
fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
In some climatic conditions (e.g.
l o w t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) , t h e
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is activated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps
is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen.
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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
A f u r t h e r " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting, compulsory in
certain countries, which comes on au-
tomatically when the engine is started
so that the vehicle can be seen more
easily.
This function is provided by special
dedicated lamps.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e n o t
lit, except on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lighting is
switched on manually.
Programming
In countries in which this
function is not imposed by
regulations, you can acti-
vate or deactivate it via the
multifunction screen con-
fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
In some climatic conditions (e.g.
l o w t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) , t h e
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is activated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps
is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen.
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VISIBILITY
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions. Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly
by the driver by means of the stalk
A
and the ring B .
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping f a s t ( h e a v y r a i n ) ,
n o r m a l ( m o d e r a t e r a i n ) ,
intermittent (proportional to
t h e s p e e d o f t h e v e h i c l e ) ,
automatic, then single
w i p e ( s e e f o l l o w i n g p a g e ) .
park,
s i n g l e w i p e ( p r e s s d o w n w a r d s ),
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing options:
- automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear. Windscreen wipers
A. wiping speed selection stalk:
or
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VISIBILITY
Windscreen and headlamp wash
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
w a s h - w i p e ( s e t d u r a t i o n ) .
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on, the
headlamp washers operate at the same
time.
Rear wiper
I f a s i g n i fi c a n t a c c u m u l a t i o n o f
snow or ice is present, or when us-
ing a tailgate bicycle carrier, deac-
tivate the automatic rear wiper via
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu. Programming
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default. Screenwash/headlamp wash low
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
headlamp washers, when the
minimum level of the reservoir is
reached, this warning lamp and/
or the service warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen.
N e x t t i m e y o u s t o p , fi l l t h e s c r e e n w a s h /
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when the igni-
tion is switched on, or every time the stalk
i s o p e r a t e d , u n t i l t h e r e s e r v o i r i s fi l l e d .
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VISIBILITY Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g
their speed to the intensity of the rain-
fall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
In the moment following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically on the wind-
screen.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers. The automatic rain sensitive wip-
ers must be reactivated if the igni-
tion has been off for more than one
minute, by pushing the stalk down-
wards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. 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 maintain the effectiveness 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,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s o f wear.
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VISIBILITY Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g
their speed to the intensity of the rain-
fall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
In the moment following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically on the wind-
screen.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers. The automatic rain sensitive wip-
ers must be reactivated if the igni-
tion has been off for more than one
minute, by pushing the stalk down-
wards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. 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 maintain the effectiveness 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,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s o f wear.