2012 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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Windscreen and headlamp
wash
B.
Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.

Programming

)
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
.











Rear wiper
If a signifi cant accumulation
of snow or ice is present, or
when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the auto-
matic rear wiper via the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function screen confi gura-
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default.










Screenwash/headlamp wash low
level
In the case of vehicles fi tted with
headlamp washers, when the
minimum level of the reservoir
is reached, this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp is displayed when
the ignition is switched on, or every time
the stalk is operated, until the reservoir
is refi lled.
Next time you stop, refi ll the screen-
wash/headlamp wash reservoir.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers










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. 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.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sen-
sor and located in the centre
of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
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
wipers must be reactivated if
the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
the stalk downwards.

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.

To maintain the effectiveness
of the "fl at-blade" type of 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.




)
Any action on the wiper stalk in the
minute after switching off the igni-
tion places the blades vertically on
the screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper
stalk.

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COURTESY LAMPS



1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Map reading lamps


3.
Rear side reading lamps


4.
Rear courtesy lamp




Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:

Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch.


With the "permanent lighting"
mode, the duration of lighting
varies depending on the context:


- with the ignition off, approximately
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 a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking but-
ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. When the front courtesy lamp
is in the "permanent lighting"
position, the rear courtesy
lamp will also come on, unless it is in
the "permanently off" position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
place it in the "permanently off" position.


Rear side reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, the fi rst press
of the reading lamp switch switches
on the reading lamp in "permanent
lighting" mode.

)

Following a second press, it comes on:



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the
ignition,

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking
button is pressed, in order to
locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Take care not to place anything in con-
tact with the courtesy lamps.

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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

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





INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It operates with the automatic il-
lumination of headlamps.

Switching on



)
Press the open padlock on the re-
mote control.
The courtesy lamps come on; your ve-
hicle 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
Switching on

At night, the front courtesy lamp mood
lamp A
comes on automatically when
the sidelamps are switched on.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
The duration of the welcome
lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the automatic
guide-me-home lighting. The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function screen confi gura-
tion menu.







DOOR MIRROR SPOTLAMPS

To make your approach to the vehicle
easier, these illuminate:


- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,

- the zones forward of the door mirrors
and rearward of the front doors.


Switching on

The spotlamps come on:


- when you unlock the vehicle,

- when you remove the key from the
ignition,

- when you open a door,

- when you use the remote control.



Switching off

They are timed to go off automatically.

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Different lighting times are
available: This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.








BOOT LAMP
TORCH

Portable lamp, fi tted in the boot wall,
which can be used to light the boot or
as a torch.

Operation
Once engaged fi rmly in its location, it
comes on automatically when the boot
is opened and switches off automati-
cally when the boot is closed.
It operates with NiMH type recharge-
able batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you
are driving.
Observe the polarities when fi t-
ting the rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal single-use batteries.


For the torch function, refer to
the "Fittings - § Torch" section.





FOOTWELL LIGHTING

The soft lighting provided by the foot-
well lamps improves visibility in the ve-
hicle when the light is poor.

Activation

Its operation is identical to that of the
courtesy lamps. The lighting comes on
when one of the doors is opened.


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

-
in energy economy mode, approxi-
mately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no
limit.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS



1.
Sun visor


2.
Grab handle with coat hook


3.
Storage compartment


4.
Storage compartment under
the steering wheel


5.
Storage compartment


6.
Console handle


7.
Storage compartment with net


8.
Illuminated glove box


9.
Door pockets


10.
Front 12 V accessory socket
(120 W)


11 .
Cup holder


12.
Front armrest with storage
compartment


13.
Storage compartment


14.
Rear 12 V accessory socket
(120 W)

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DRIVER'S STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS

Storage box

This has storage areas for the hand-
book pack, ...


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To open, pull the handle then tilt the
box.













ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX

This has storage areas, audio sockets
for a portable player and a location for
the SIM card (only with Peugeot Connect
Media), ...


)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
The lamp comes on when the lid is
opened.








SUN VISOR

Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side, also
equipped with an illuminated courtesy
mirror.


)

With the ignition on, raise the concealing
fl ap; the mirror is lit automatically.

This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder.

Card holder

This can be used for a toll payment ticket
or parking card, for example.


Coin storage

Storage

To connect a portable player or
a SIM card, refer to the "Audio
and telematics" section.

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FITTINGS





12 V ACCESSORY SOCKETS



)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 Watts), remove the cover
and connect a suitable adaptor.
Exceeding the maximum power could
result in damage to your accessory.








FRONT ARMREST

Comfort and storage device for the driver
and front passenger.


)
Raise the cover on the left.


Storage

A ventilation outlet distributes cooled air.












PEUGEOT CONNECT USB


This connection box, consisting of an aux-
iliary socket and/or USB port, is located in
the front armrest (under the cover).
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio play-
er of the iPod
® type or a USB memory
stick.
It reads the audio fi le formats (MP3,
OGG, WMA, WAV, ...) which are trans-
mitted to your audio equipment and
played via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.

When the USB port is used, the porta-
ble equipment charges automatically.

For more information on the
use of this equipment, refer
to the "Audio and Telematics"
section.