2012 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where
it does not block traffi c: the
ground must be level, stable and
non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it
has been programmed to automatic
mode, switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear * to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp on the park-
ing brake control come on.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed.
The occupants must get out of the ve-
hicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.










Removing a wheel

List of operations


)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3
(according
to equipment).

)
Fit the security socket 5
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security
bolt (if your vehicle has them).

)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A

or B
used.

)
Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

)
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

)
Remove the wheel.



*
position R
for the electronic gear
control gearbox; P
for the automatic
gearbox.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, when tightening the bolts
on fi tting it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.


Fitting a wheel

List of operations


)
Put the wheel in place on the hub
using the centring guide 4
.

)
Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.

)
Using the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with
the security socket 5
, pre-tighten
the security bolt (if your vehicle has
them).

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.

)
Using the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with
the security socket 5
, tighten the
security bolt (if your vehicle has
them).

)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Refi t the bolt covers to each of the
bolts (according to equipment).

)
Store the tools in the box.


After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, fi rst remove the cen-
tral cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as soon
as possible.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must
be replaced by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.













CHANGING A BULB








Model with halogen headlamps


1.
Direction indicators
(HP24 amber-24W).


2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55W).


3.
Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).


4.
Daytime running lamps
(HP24-24W).


5.
Foglamps (PS24-24W).


6.
Sidelamps (W5-5W).





1.
Direction indicators
(HP24 amber-24W).


2.
Dipped/main beam directional
headlamps (D1S-35W).


3.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W).


4.
Foglamps (PS24-24W).






























Model with xenon and directional
headlamps The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating:


)
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,


)
use a sponge and soapy water,

)
when using a high pressure wash-
er on persistent marks, do not
keep the lance directed towards
the lamps or their edges for too
long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals.


Front lamps




)
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fi ngers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk of
serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultra-
violet (UV) type bulbs in order not to
damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specifi cation.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION








Changing main beam headlamp and
sidelamp bulbs






Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs (models with halogen
headlamps)


)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Extract the bulb by pulling and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.


)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Remove the bulb by pulling and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.


Changing direction indicator
and daytime running lamp bulbs
(models with halogen headlamps)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Changing sidelamp and daytime running
lamp bulbs (models with xenon headlamps)


)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Remove the bulb by pulling and
change it.

To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.








Changing foglamp bulbs

You can also contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to have these
bulbs changed.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.


)
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.

)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.

)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to obtain replacement
repeaters.






Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters







Changing direction
indicator bulbs







Changing dipped beam
and main beam headlamp
bulbs (models with xenon
headlamps)
D1S xenon bulbs must be changed
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop as there is a risk of elec-
trocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbs
are changed at the same time when
one of them fails.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


























Rear lamps



1.
Brake

lamps/



sidelamps


(P21-5W).


2.
Reversing

lamps

(P21W).


3.
Direction indicators
(PY21W-21W).


4.
Sidelamps

(P5-5W).


5.
Foglamps

(P21W).




Changing brake lamp/sidelamp,
reversing lamp and direction
indicator bulbs

)
Press the six tabs and remove the
bulb holder.

)
Remove the plastic cover.

)
Remove the two lamp unit fi xing
nuts.

)
Extract the lamp unit carefully from
the outside.

)
Disconnect the electrical connector.

)
Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5-5W)
Changing sidelamp bulbs (boot)

















Changing foglamp bulbs

)
Open the boot.

)
Remove the plastic fl ap using a
screwdriver.

)
Remove the lamp fi xing nut.

)
Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.



)
Reach under the bumper.

)
Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
pull it out.



)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.

)
Push it outwards to unclip.

)
Remove the lens.

)
Pull the bulb out and change it.



)
Press the pairs of clips A
then B

then C
to detach and gain access to
the bulb holder.



















Changing the third brake lamp bulb


)
Open the boot and remove the up-
per seal.

)
Unscrew the two nuts.

)
Press the threaded pins while sup-
porting the lamp from the outside.

)
Disconnect the connector and re-
move the screenwash pipe.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION




















CHANGING A FUSE

Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the
corresponding function.

Access to the tools

The extraction twezer is fi tted to the
back of the dashboard fusebox cover.
To gain access to it:


)
remove the cover completely,

)
remove the tweezer.



Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse, the cause of the
failure must be identifi ed and rectifi ed.


)
Identify the failed fuse by checking
the condition of its fi lament.

Good

Failed



)
Use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its housing.

)
Always replace the faulty fuse with a
fuse of the same rating.

)
Check that the number marked on
the fusebox, the rating marked on
the fuse and the following tables all
agree.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical sys-
tem is designed to operate with stan-
dard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
PEUGEOT will not accept re-
sponsibility for the cost incurred
in repairing your vehicle or for
rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not
supplied and not recommended by
PEUGEOT and not installed in accor-
dance with its instructions, in particular
when the combined consumption of all
of the additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.