2011 Peugeot 308 CC Owner's Manual

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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


)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting stalk.

)
A further "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.








Daytime running lamps

Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automati-
cally when the engine is started making
the vehicle more visible to other users.

This function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps with the sidelamps and
number plate lamps; this function
cannot be deactivated.

- for other countries where it is pro-
vided,
by the use of dedicated light emit-
ting diode (LED) lamps; this function
can be activated or deactivated via
the vehicle confi guration menu.
The lighting control stalk must be placed
in position "0"
or "AUTO"
(day mode).
Deactivation of the daytime running
lamps is effective after operating the
lighting control or after the next engine
start; activation is immediate.

The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
illuminated, except in night mode with
manual or automatic illumination of
headlamps.











LED lamps

Where LED lamps are fi tted, the fi la-
ment bulbs for the daytime running
lamps/sidelamps in the front lamp units
are not used.

They come on when the engine is started.

Depending on the destination country,
they are used for:


- daytime running lamps * in day mode
and sidelamps in night mode (they
are brighter when daytime running
lamps),
or


- sidelamps in day and night mode.

* function that can be set in the vehicle
confi guration menu.

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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
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.

Activation


)
Turn the ring to the "AUTO"
posi-
tion. The automatic illumination of
headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the screen.


Deactivation


)
Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the screen.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light. In
this case, the lighting will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.

Associated with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration of
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters in the vehicle confi gura-
tion menu,

- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic
lillumination of headlamps is in
operation.


Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the sunshine sensor, the light-
ing comes on, this warning
lamp is displayed in the instru-
ment panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an au-
dible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

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EXTERIOR WELCOME
LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the lighting
and side spotlamps makes your approach
to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is ac-
tivated in accordance with the light inten-
sity detected by the brightness sensor.

Switching on


)
Press the open padlock on the re-
mote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and
the sidelamps come on, as well as
the side spotlamps, located in the
exterior mirrors; your vehicle is also
unlocked.

Programming
The lighting duration is
selected via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
The welcome lighting duration is
associated with and identical to
that of the automatic guide-me-
home lighting.










MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
Initial setting is position "0"
. To avoid dazzling other road users, the
height of the halogen bulb headlamps
must be adjusted according to the load
in the vehicle.

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.
3 people.

1.
4 people.

-.
Intermediate setting.

2.
4 people + maximum authorised
loads.

-.
Intermediate setting.

3.
Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.

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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
XENON HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon headlamp
bulbs.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp beams
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.

If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps
in the lowest position.








DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING

When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
light beams to provide improved lighting
of the side of the road when cornering.
The use of this function, from approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) and associ-
ated with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.

with directional lighting


without directional lighting



Programming

Operating fault

The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
If a fault occurs, this warning
lamp fl ashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.

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WIPER CONTROLS

Control stalk for the various windscreen
wiping modes for the elimination of rain
and cleaning.

Manual operation of the
windscreen wipers


Model without AUTO wiping



Model with AUTO wiping
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic, then single
wipe (see following
page). park,

single wipe (press down and
release),

Programming

An automatic mode is also available,
providing automatic rain sensitive wind-
screen wipers.
This control stalk allows selection of the
most suitable wiping speed according
to the weather conditions:





or

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Windscreen and headlamp
wash


)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.










Screenwash/headlamp wash low
In the case of vehicles fi tted with
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.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when the
ignition is switched on, or every time the
stalk is operated, until the reservoir is fi lled.














Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the rear view mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.

Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
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 in the
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
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
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 the
ignition off, 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.
To maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- avoid using them to retain card-
board on the windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs of
wear.













COURTESY LAMPS



1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Map reading lamp


3.
Rear courtesy lamp




Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

-
with the engine running, unlimited.




- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the
ignition,

- when the remote control locking but-
ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.


Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.

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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

Different lighting times are available:


- when the ignition is off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no
limit. Your vehicle is fi tted with two boot lamps;
one in the left-hand boot side trim and a
second in the boot lid interior trim.
They come on automatically when the
boot is opened and switch off automati-
cally when the boot is closed.
They cannot be deactivated manually.






INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING




BOOT LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
entry into the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated in accordance with
the light intensity detected by the bright-
ness sensor.

Switching on



)
Press the open padlock on the re-
mote control.
The front door sill lighting, the footwell
lighting and the courtesy lamps come
on; your vehicle is also unlocked.


Switching off

The interior welcome lighting switch-
es off automatically after a set time or
when one of the doors is opened.


Programming

The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.

Switching on

At night, the footwell lighting and the
front courtesy mood lamp come on
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.


Programming

The welcome lighting duration is
associated with and identical to
that of the automatic guide-me-
home lighting. The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
This function is activated
by default. The lighting duration is se-
lected via the vehicle con-
fi guration menu.