2011 PEUGEOT 308 check engine light

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DRIVING

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.

You risk damaging the gear-
box:

Manual operation



)
Select position M
for sequential

changing of the six gears.

)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.

)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.

D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion in the instrument panel.

If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds
after the ignition is switched off, there
is an audible signal and a message
appears.


)
Return the lever to position P
; the
audible signal stops and the mes-
sage disappears.

It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in au-
tomatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).

It is possible to change from position D

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or mov-
ing very slowly, the gearbox selects
gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode. If the engine speed is too low or too
high, the gear selected fl ashes for a few
seconds, then the actual gear engaged
is displayed.


- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from posi-
tion P
to another position when
the battery is fl at.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffi c jam...), posi-
tion the gear lever at N
and apply
the parking brake, unless it is pro-
grammed in automatic mode.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION





TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.

Driving advice

The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine PEUGEOT towbar
is used.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.

Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of
genuine PEUGEOT towbars
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is entrusted
to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the "Technical Data"
section for details of the weights
and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Accessories ................................204
Accessory socket,
12 V ........................ 100, 102, 109
Adjusting headlamps ..............92, 93
Adjusting head restraints ..............67
Adjusting seat
belt height ........................130, 131
Adjusting the steering
wheel .........................................73
Airbags .........................................36
Airbags, curtain...................135, 136
Airbags, front ......................133, 136
Airbags, lateral....................135, 136
Air conditioning .............................25
Air conditioning, digital............59, 62
Air conditioning,
manual .................................59, 60
Air fi lter .......................................172
Air fl ow ..........................................25
Air vents........................................58
Alarm ............................................79
Anti-pinch..............................81, 106
Anti-theft .......................................76
Armrest .......................................100
Armrest, front ..............................102
Armrest, rear ...............................105
Assistance call ............................214
Audible warning ..........................124
Audio/video sockets....................244
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) .......305
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .......................89, 92
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .........................124
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ...............94, 96
Auxiliary
socket ............. 244, 280, 300, 302Capacity, fuel tank ........................87
CD MP3 ..............................279, 299
Central locking ........................75, 84
Changing a bulb ........ 185, 188, 189
Changing a fuse .........................190
Changing a wheel ...............180, 182
Changing a wiper blade ........96, 200
Changing the date ..... 250, 284, 307
Changing the remote
control battery ............................77
Changing the time ..... 250, 284, 307
Checking levels ..................171, 172
Checking the engine oil level ........40
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ...........................174
Checks............... 169, 170, 172, 173
Child lock ....................................123
Children ...................... 118, 121, 122Child seats ................................. 113
Child seats,
conventional .................... 116, 118
Closing the boot................75, 85, 86
Closing the doors....................75, 83
Cold climate screen ....................203
Colour screen,
retractable ......................49, 51, 53
Connectors,
audio ....... 101, 102, 280, 300, 302
Control for panoramic
sunroof blind ............................106
Coolant level .........................37, 171
Coolant temperature indicator ......37
Courtesy lamps.............................97
Courtesy mirror ...........................101
Cruise control .............................151
Cup holder ..................................100 Battery ................................172, 197
Battery, charging .........................197
Battery, remote control ...........77, 78
Blind for panoramic sunroof........106
Bluetooth (hands-
free) ......... 245-247, 281, 282, 303
Bluetooth
(telephone) ...... 245-247, 281, 282
Bonnet ........................................167
Bonnet stay.................................167
Boot fl oor, adjustable .................. 111
Boot lamp ............................. 99, 112
Boot lid..........................................86
Brake discs .................................173
Brake lamps................................188
Brake pads .................................173
Brakes ........................................173
Date (setting) ..... 250, 284, 306, 307
Daytime
running lamps ........... 91, 185, 187
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................133
Deadlocking ..................................75
Defrosting ...............................60, 61
Demisting......................................60
Dials and gauges ..........................27
Diesel additive level ....................172
Dimensions .................................210
Dipped beam ............... 89, 185, 186
Dipstick .................................40, 171
Directional lighting ........................93
Direction indicators .... 124, 185, 188
Distance alert..............................147
Doors ............................................83
Doors emergency control .............85
Door trays ...................................100
Dynamic emergency braking ......140