2009 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- the lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P on the control A ,
- the displaying of the message "Parking brake applied".
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, a beep is heard and
a message is displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied, unless the
selector lever is in position P (Park) in
the case of an automatic gearbox.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine run-
ning, to release the parking brake,

press on the brake pedal or the acce-
lerator, pull then release control A .
The full application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
-
the extinction of the braking
warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P on control A ,
- the displaying of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you pull control A without pres-
sing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
warning lamp will light up on the
instrument panel.
Manual application Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise maximum
application of the parking brake. It is
obtained by means of a long pull on
control A , until you see the message
"Parking brake applied" and a beep is
heard.
In the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradi-
ent, turn the front wheels to-
wards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the re-
lease time will be longer.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel is permanently lit.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the automatic
functions are activated but you
are applying the parking brake
manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on a
ferry, in a lorry, during towing),

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Automatic application, engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.
- the lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P on control A ,
- the displaying of the message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic release
The electronic parking brake releas-
es automatically and progressively

when you press the accelerator :

 Manual gearbox: press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the acce-
lerator pedal and move off.

 Electronic gearbox : select position

A , M or R then press on the acce-
lerator pedal.

 Automatic gearbox: select position

D , M or R then press on the acce-
lerator pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel is permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. - the extinction of braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P on control A ,
- the displaying of the message "Parking brake released".
An operation sound will confi rm to you
the application/release of your electronic
parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by: engine running
With the engine running and the vehi-
cle stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle you need to manually apply the
parking brake by pulling on control A .
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- the lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P on control A ,
- the displaying of the message "Parking brake applied".
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message is dis-
played if the parking brake has not been
applied, unless the selector lever is in
position P (Park) in the case of an auto-
matic gearbox.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel is permanently lit.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:

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Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. star-
ting the engine), the parking brake
can automatically alter its force. This
is normal operation.
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the braking by
means of the brake pedal or in an ex-
ceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
under instruction, etc) a continuous pull
on control A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
one of the following messages will be
displayed:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty".
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pulling then releasing con-
trol A . The full release of the parking
brake is confi rmed by the extinction
of warning lamp on control A and of
the warning lamp on the instrument
panel and the displaying of the mes-
sage "Parking brake released".
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery runs
fl at, an emergency release ia always
possible. If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting of
this warning lamp, then brak-
ing stability is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be
assured by the driver by repeating alter-
nate "pull release" actions on control A .
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional
circumstances.

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Emergency unlocking
For safety reasons, after this
manoeuvre it is essential to
contact a PEUGEOT dealer
urgently.
Following an emergency unlocking,
immobilisation of the vehicle is no
longer guaranteed once the manual
emergency unlocking has been de-
ployed and the manual control does
not allow the re-application of your
parking brake.
Take no action, either on control A , or
stopping starting the engine while the
unlocking device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the plug.

 Immobilise the vehicle, with the en-
gine running, by engaging fi rst gear
(manual gearbox), position P (auto-
matic gearbox) or M or R (6-speed
electronic gearbox).

 Switch off the engine but leave the
ignition on. If it is impossible to im-
mobilise the vehicle, do not action
the control and urgently contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.

 Fetch the two vehicle blocks and
the unlocking device, located under
the boot carpet (see "Changing a
wheel" in the "Practical information"
section).

 Immobilise the vehicle by placing
blocks at the front and at the rear of
one of the rear wheels.

 Slide the front left-hand seat back
as far as possible.

 Lift up the fl oor plug B in the carpet
under the seat.

 Remove the cap C on the tube D
with the unlocking device.

 Place the unlocking device in the
tube D .

 Turn the unlocking device clockwise.

For safety reasons , it is essential to
continue turning the device as far as
it will go or until you hear a knocking
noise. The parking brake is released.
 Remove the unlocking device and
store it with the blocks in the tool-
box.
- The operation of the parking brake reinitialises when the igni-
tion is switched off then on again.
If the reinitialisation of the parking
brake proves impossible, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
- The subsequent time required for application may be longer than dur-
ing normal operation.

Front left seat moved back fully.
In the event of the electronic parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery run-
ning fl at, an emergency manual device
can unlock the parking brake.

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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle im-
mobilised temporarily (approximately
2 seconds) when starting on a gradi-
ent, the time it takes to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
Operation

On an ascending slope, with the ve-
hicle stationary, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you release
the brake pedal:
- provided you are in fi rst gear or neu- tral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in A or M on an
electronic gearbox,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the ve-
hicle stationary and reverse gear en-
gaged, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake
pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill start
assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle
with the engine running, manually
apply the parking brake then ensure
that the parking brake warning lamp
and the warning lamp P on the lever
(of the electric brake) are permanent-
ly on.
If a malfunction of the system occurs,
these warning lamps come on. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system
checked.

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Operating faults
If the electronic parking brake fault warning light comes on together with one or more of the warning lights presented in these
tables, place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level grou nd, gear engaged) and contact a PEUGEOT dealer without dela y.

Situations

Consequences
Displaying of the message " Parking
brake fault " and of the following warn-
ing lights: - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assistance is not available.
- The electronic parking brake can only be used manually.
Displaying of the message " Parking
brake fault " and of the following warn-
ing lights: - Manual release of the electronic parking brake is only avai
lable by pressing
the accelerator pedal and releasing the control.
- The hill start assistance is not available.
- The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assistance is not available. To apply the electronic parking brake:
 Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition,

 pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until applicati on is complete,

 switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electronic parking
brake warning lights.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electronic parking brake:

 Switch on the ignition,

 pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
If the braking warning light is fl ashing or if the warnin g lights do not come on with
the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the ve hicle on level ground
and have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Displaying of the message "
Parking
brake fault " and of the following warn-
ing lights:
and possibly
fl ashing

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Situations

Consequences
Displaying of the message " Park-
ing brake control fault - automatic
mode activated " and of the following
warning lights:

- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic
release on acceleration functions are available.
- The manual application/release of the electronic parking brake and the emer-
gency braking are not available.
and possibly
fl ashing
Battery fault
- If the battery warning light comes on you must stop immedi ately as soon as
the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the two
chocks under the wheels).
- Apply the electronic parking brake before switching off the engine.

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Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. star-
ting the engine), the parking brake
can automatically alter its force. This
is normal operation.
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the braking by
means of the brake pedal or in an ex-
ceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
under instruction, etc) a continuous pull
on control A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
one of the following messages will be
displayed:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty".
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pulling then releasing con-
trol A . The full release of the parking
brake is confi rmed by the extinction
of warning lamp on control A and of
the warning lamp on the instrument
panel and the displaying of the mes-
sage "Parking brake released".
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery runs
fl at, an emergency release ia always
possible. If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting of
this warning lamp, then brak-
ing stability is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be
assured by the driver by repeating alter-
nate "pull release" actions on control A .
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional
circumstances.