2012 PEUGEOT 308 belt

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SAFETY




The driver must ensure that
passengers use the seat belts
correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt
buckles as they will not fulfi l their role
fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stowed automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an au-
tomatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a col-
lision, emergency braking or if the
vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling fi rmly on the
strap and releasing it so that it reels
in slightly. In order to be effective, a seat belt
must:


- be tightened as close to the body
as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a
smooth movement, checking that
it does not twist,

-
be used to restrain only one person,


- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,


- not be converted or modifi ed to
avoid affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle, go to a qualifi ed workshop
with the skills and equipment need-
ed, which a PEUGEOT dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop, particularly if the
straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.


In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impact
, the pre-
tensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the preten-
sioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and
a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in
the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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SAFETY
AIRBAGS

Deployment of the airbag(s) is
accompanied by a slight emis-
sion of harmless smoke and
a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensi-
tive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may re-
sult in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.

















Front airbags

System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous front impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard
above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of a
serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A
, in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the front to the
rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
thorax and head of the front occupant
of the vehicle and the steering wheel,
driver's side, and the dashboard, pas-
senger's side to cushion their forward
movement.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.

The airbags do not operate
when the ignition is switched
off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.
System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front and
side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the
airbags are deployed instantly and
protect the occupants of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags defl ate rapidly
so that they do not hinder visibility
or the exit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the
seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-
vide optimum protection in these
situations.

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SAFETY
If even one of the two airbag
warning lamps comes on con-
tinuously, do not install a child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
screen, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop to have
the system checked. The airbags may
no longer be deployed in the event of a
serious impact.
Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
the switch to the "ON"
position to re-
activate the airbag and so assure the
safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front air-
bag warning lamps display for
approximately one minute, if
the passenger's front airbag is
activated. To assure the safety of your
child, the passenger's front
airbag must be deactivated
when you install a "rear facing" child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
According to version, this
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and/or in
the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamps
display when the ignition is on and until
the airbag is reactivated. If this warning lamp fl ashes in
the instrument panel and/or in
the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamps
display, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop. The passenger's front airbag may
no longer be deployed in the event of a
serious impact.
Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can
be deactivated:


)
with the ignition off
, insert the key
in the passenger airbag deactivation
switch,

)
turn it to the "OFF"
position,

)
then, remove the key keeping the
switch in the new position.

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SAFETY













For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must
be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when
an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled
out. The bag infl ates almost instantly
(within a few milliseconds) then defl ates
within the same time discharging the
hot gas via openings provided for this
purpose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.


Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lat-
eral airbags. For information on the range
of seat covers suitable for your vehicle,
you can contact a PEUGEOT dealer (see
"Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the
seat backs (clothing...). This could
cause injury to the chest or arms if
the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the
roof. This could cause injury to the
head if the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not re-
move the grab handles installed on
the roof, they play a part in securing
the curtain airbags.

161
DRIVING











STOP & START

The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode -
during stops in the traffi c (red lights,
traffi c jams, or other...). The engine re-
starts automatically - START mode - as
soon as you want to move off. The re-
start takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise
level when stationary.

Operation


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:


- with the electronic gearbox system
,
at speeds below 4 mph (6 km/h), press
the brake pedal or put the gear lever in
position N
.
If your vehicle is fi tted with the system,
a time counter calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode during a journey.
It rests itself to zero every time the igni-
tion is switched on with the key.
For your comfort, during park-
ing maoeuvres, STOP mode is
not available for a few seconds
after coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the func-
tionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...

Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start
using the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied
or being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the pas-
senger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, brak-
ing assistance, ambient tempera-
ture...) where the engine is needed
to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
lamp fl ashes for a few seconds
then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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DRIVING

Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with the
electronic gearbox
system
:


- gear lever in position A
or M
, release
the brake pedal,

- or gear lever in position N
and the
brake pedal released, move the
gear lever to position A
or M
,

- or engage reverse gear.

In this case the "ECO"
warning
lamp fl ashes for a few seconds,
then goes off.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
START mode is invoked automatically when:



- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds
7 mph (11 km/h) with the electronic
gearbox system,

- the electric parking brake is being
applied,

- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, brak-
ing assistance, ambient tempera-
ture...) where the engine is needed
for control of a system.

This operation is perfectly normal.





Deactivation

At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch
to deactivate the system.
This is confi rmed by the switch warn-
ing lamp coming on accompanied by a
message in the screen.

If the system has been deacti-
vated in STOP mode, the en-
gine restarts immediately.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Fuse
N°


Rating
(A)


Functions



F29



-

Nor used.


F30



5

Heated door mirrors.


F31



30

Boot 12 V socket.


F32



5

Electronic gear control gearbox gear lever.


F33



10

Head-up display, Bluetooth system, air
conditioning.


F34



5

Seat belt warning lamp display.


F35



10

Parking sensors, Hi-Fi amplifi er authorisation.


F36



10

Trailer fusebox control unit, driver's door control
pad.


F37



20

Hi-Fi amplifi er.


F38



30

Driver's electric seat.


F39



20

Panoramic sunroof blind.


F40



-

Not used.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
B
D
Accessories ................................204
Accessory socket,
12 volt ..................... 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...................280, 302
Auxiliary sockets .................244, 300Battery ................................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
C
Capacity, 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 ....................................123Children ...................... 118, 121, 122
Child 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