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Thank you for choosing a 308, symbol
of confi dence, passion and inspiration.
Page reference:
this symbol invites you to refer to
the pages which provide details
of the function.
Key
Protection of the environment:
this symbol accompanies advice
relating to protection of the envi-
ronment.
Information:
this symbol draws your attention
to additional information for better
use of your vehicle.
Warning:
this symbol marks warnings which
it is essential to observe for your
own safety, for the safety of others
or to avoid any risk of damaging
your vehicle. Each model may only be fi tted with
some of the equipment mentioned in
this handbook, depending on the speci-
fi cation, the models, the versions and
the characteristics particular to the
country in which it is sold.
This handbook has been designed to
enable you to make the most of your
308 saloon or 308 SW.
On the fi rst few pages, you will fi nd a de-
tailed summary, followed by a quick refer-
ence guide intended to make it easier for
you to become familiar with your vehicle.
All of the details specifi c to your 308,
comfort, safety, driving, are then pre-
sented in this handbook, to increase
your appreciation of the vehicle and...
for the drive of your life. 308 saloon
308 SW with rear bench
seat
308 SW with individual rear
seats At the end of the handbook, a visual
search enables you to identify the spe-
cial features in relation to the outline il-
lustration of your vehicle, saloon or SW.
Key
This key will enable you to distinguish
the special features of your vehicle:
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Instrument panel
Switch panel
A.
With the ignition on, the needle should
indicate the level of fuel remaining.
B.
With the engine running, its
associated low level warning lamp
should switch off.
C.
With the ignition on, the oil level
indicator should indicate for a few
seconds that the level is correct or
OK, depending on version.
If the levels are not correct, top up the
levels which are low. Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates
the status of the corresponding
function.
A.
Emergency call in progress.
229
B.
Deactivation of the alarm interior
volumetric monitoring.
83
C.
Central locking.
87
D.
Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
131
E.
Deactivation of the front and rear
parking sensors.
155
F.
Access to PEUGEOT services.
229
1.
With the ignition on, the orange and
red warning lamps come on.
2.
With the engine running, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the
page concerned.
Warning lamps
22
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COMFORT
The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glass permitting the lateral rearward
vision necessary for overtaking or
parking. They can also be folded for
parking in confi ned spaces.
Folding
)
From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
)
From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A
rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Never fold or unfold the electric
folding mirrors manually.
Adjustment
Unfolding
)
From outside: unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the key.
)
From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A
rearwards. If the mirrors are folded using con-
trol A
, they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on
control A
.
)
Move control A
to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.
)
Move control B
in all four directions
to adjust.
)
Return control A
to the central
position.
Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fi tted with
heated mirrors, the demisting-
defrosting operates with the
engine running, by switching
on the heated rear screen (refer to the
"Rear screen demist-defrost" page).
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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 visibil-
ity progressively according to the cli-
matic conditions.
Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued direct-
ly by the driver by means of the stalk A
and the ring B
.
Model with intermittent 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 downwards),
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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FITTINGS
INTERIOR FITTINGS
1.
Spectacles storage
2.
Sun visor
(see details on following page)
3.
Grab handle with coat hook
4.
Toll card/car park ticket windows
(see details on following page)
5.
Storage compartment
6.
Oddments box
7.
Bag hook
8.
Illuminated glove box
(see details on following page)
9.
Door trays
10.
Illuminated ashtray
(see details on following page)
11 .
Storage compartment with
non-slip carpet
12.
12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)
13.
Cup holder
14.
Front armrest
(see details on following page)
15.
Storage box
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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS
1.
Rear parcel shelf
(see details on following page)
2.
Hooks
(see details on following page)
3.
Stowing rings
4.
Luggage retaining strap
5.
Enclosed storage tray
6.
Open storage tray
7.
Storage box
(see details on following page)
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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS
1.
Rear parcel shelf
(see details on following page)
2.
12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)
3.
Hooks
(see details on following page)
4.
Stowing rings
5.
Storage tray
6.
High load retaining net
(see details on following page)
7.
Luggage retaining strap
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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS
1.
Load space screen
(see details on following page)
2.
Storage box
3.
12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)
4.
Hooks
(see details on following page)
5.
Stowing rings
6.
High load retaining net
(see details on following page)
7.
Rear armrests with can holder
8.
Luggage retaining strap
9.
Location for torch or for Hi-Fi
amplifi er
(see details on following page)