2010 PEUGEOT 308 engine
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Vehicle parameters
This menu allows you to activate or
deactivate certain driving and comfort
equipment (according to country):
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- selective unlocking (refer to the "Access" section),
- guide-me-home and welcome light- ing (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- interior mood lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- daytime running lamps (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- directional headlamps (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- automatic or manual parking brake (refer to the "Driving" section).
Choice of units
This menu allows you to select the
units: temperature (°Celsius or °Fahr-
enheit) and fuel consumption (l/100 km,
mpg or km/l).
Choice of language
This menu allows you to select the
display language: Deutsch, English,
Espanol, Français, Italiano, Nederlands,
Portugues, Türkçe * .
The main menu and its asso-
ciated functions can only be
accessed when stationary, via
buttons
1 to 4 .
A message appears on the screen,
above a certain speed threshold, in-
dicating that the main menu cannot
be displayed.
The trip computer displays can only
be accessed while driving, via but-
tons 2 and 3 (refer to the "Trip com-
puter" paragraph).
Main menu
Press button 1 for access to the
main menu and select one of the fol-
lowing functions:
- "Vehicle parameters",
- "Choice of language",
- "Choice of units".
Press button 2 or 3 to move in the
screen.
Press button 1 a g a i n t o c o n fi r m t h e
selection.
* According to country. Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's ignition
is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
refer to the information on the warning
lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen. The warning lamps may come
o n c o n t i n u o u s l y ( fi x e d ) o r
fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come on
in two different modes. Only by relat-
ing the type of lighting to the oper-
ating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has oc-
curred.
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Vehicle parameters
This menu allows you to activate or
deactivate certain driving and comfort
equipment (according to country):
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- selective unlocking (refer to the "Access" section),
- guide-me-home and welcome light- ing (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- interior mood lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- daytime running lamps (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- directional headlamps (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- automatic or manual parking brake (refer to the "Driving" section).
Choice of units
This menu allows you to select the
units: temperature (°Celsius or °Fahr-
enheit) and fuel consumption (l/100 km,
mpg or km/l).
Choice of language
This menu allows you to select the
display language: Deutsch, English,
Espanol, Français, Italiano, Nederlands,
Portugues, Türkçe * .
The main menu and its asso-
ciated functions can only be
accessed when stationary, via
buttons
1 to 4 .
A message appears on the screen,
above a certain speed threshold, in-
dicating that the main menu cannot
be displayed.
The trip computer displays can only
be accessed while driving, via but-
tons 2 and 3 (refer to the "Trip com-
puter" paragraph).
Main menu
Press button 1 for access to the
main menu and select one of the fol-
lowing functions:
- "Vehicle parameters",
- "Choice of language",
- "Choice of units".
Press button 2 or 3 to move in the
screen.
Press button 1 a g a i n t o c o n fi r m t h e
selection.
* According to country. Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's ignition
is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
refer to the information on the warning
lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen. The warning lamps may come
o n c o n t i n u o u s l y ( fi x e d ) o r
fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come on
in two different modes. Only by relat-
ing the type of lighting to the oper-
ating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has oc-
curred.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at
the 2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off
before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.
Electric
parking brake fi x e d . The electric parking brake is
applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off
the warning lamp: with your foot on the brake
pedal, pull the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information about the electric parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation
of the
automatic
functions of the electric
parking brake fi x e d .
The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via
t h e v e h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u o r c o n t a c t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Foot on the
brake pedal fi x e d .
The brake pedal must be
pressed. Press the brake pedal to start the engine with
the 6-speed electronic gear control gearbox
(lever in position
N ) or automatic gearbox
(lever in position P ).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
fl a s h i n g . In the case of an electronic
gear control gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline
using the accelerator for too
long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking
brake.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the switching on of one of the following warning lamps indicates
a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message on
the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
STOP fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with another warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message on the screen. It is associated with a
punctured wheel, the braking
system, the power steering,
the engine oil pressure or the
engine coolant temperature.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen, such as, for
example:
- the closing of the doors, boot or
bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) .
For any other faults, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
fi x e d . A major fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Electric
parking brake fl a s h i n g .
The electric parking brake is
not applied automatically. You must stop immediately where it is
safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the
ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis system
fi x e d . The emission control system
has a fault. This lamp should switch off when the
engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer urgently.
fl a s h i n g . The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic
convertor.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel
level fi x e d w i t h t h e n e e d l e
in the red zone. W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n t h e r e
remains approximately
6 litres of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to
use the fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every
time the ignition is switched on, until a
s u f fi c i e n t a d d i t i o n o f f u e l i s m a d e .
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
60 litres .
Never continue to drive until you run
out of fuel, as this could damage the
emission control and injection systems.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fi x e d w i t h t h e n e e d l e
in the red zone. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil
pressure fi x e d . There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
charge fi x e d . The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). This lamp should switch off when the
engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Door(s)
open
fi x e d i f t h e s p e e d i s
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door, the boot, the lower
tailgate or the bonnet (with
alarm only) is still open. Close the door or boot. fi x e d a n d a c c o m p a n i e d
by an audible signal if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened fi x e d t h e n fl a s h i n g
accompanied by an increasing audible signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in
the buckle.
Airbags temporarily.
This lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn
on the ignition, then switches
off. This lamp should switch off when the
engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
fi x e d . One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a
fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in
Diesel fi x e d . T h e d i e s e l fi l t e r c o n t a i n s
water. Risk of damage to the injection system
on Diesel engines.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
Directional
headlamps fl a s h i n g . The directional headlamps
system is faulty. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
D e fl a t e d
wheel fi x e d . The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible.
This check should preferably be carried
out when the tyres are cold.
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Coolant temperature indicator
With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
lamp 1 and the central STOP warn-
ing lamp come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:
wait for the engine to cool,
unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,
when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
+
Particle
emissions fi l t e r
(Diesel) fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. This indicates that the
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n s fi l t e r i s
starting to become saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow,
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
speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h) until
the service warning lamp switches off.
fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. This indicates the minimum
level for the Diesel fuel
additive reservoir.
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as
possible by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Coolant temperature indicator
With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
lamp 1 and the central STOP warn-
ing lamp come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:
wait for the engine to cool,
unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,
when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
+
Particle
emissions fi l t e r
(Diesel) fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. This indicates that the
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n s fi l t e r i s
starting to become saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow,
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
speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h) until
the service warning lamp switches off.
fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. This indicates the minimum
level for the Diesel fuel
additive reservoir.
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as
possible by a PEUGEOT dealer.