2012 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Diesel engine
pre-heating


fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.

The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.



Electric
parking brake


fi xed. The electric parking brake is
applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off
the warning lamp: with your foot on the brake
pedal, pull the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.




Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of
the electric
parking brake

fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via
the vehicle confi guration menu or contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.






Foot on the
brake pedal


fi xed. The brake pedal must be
pressed.
Press the brake pedal to start the engine with the
6-speed electronic gear control gearbox (lever in
position N
) or automatic gearbox (lever in position P
).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

fl ashing. In the case of an electronic
gear control gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline
using the accelerator for too
long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking
brake.



Stop & Start


fi xed. When the vehicle stops (red
lights, traffi c jams, ...) the
Stop & Start system has put
the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically in START mode, as soon
as you want to move off.

fl ashes for a
few seconds,
then goes
off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable.

or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special
cases with STOP mode and START mode.

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Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Passenger's
airbag system


fi xed. The control, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF

position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control to the ON
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fi t a child seat in the
rear-facing position.





ESP/ASR


fi xed. The button (located at the
bottom left of the dashboard)
or the Grip control dial is
operated. Its indicator lamp
comes on.
ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR or
turn the Grip control dial to ESP. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.

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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a
fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in
the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








STOP




fi xed, alone or associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Illumination of this warning
lamp is associated with a
serious braking system, power
steering, engine lubrication or
cooling system malfunction or
a punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is
a risk that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.




Service


on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:


- the closing of the doors, boot or bonnet,

- the engine oil level,

- the screenwash level,

- the remote control battery,

- the tyre pressures,

- saturation of the particle emission
fi lter (Diesel).

- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



(PEF:
particle
emissions
fi lter, Diesel)



fi xed, associated temporarily
with a message on the risk
of blockage of the PEF.
This indicates the start of
saturation of the particle
emissions fi lter.
As soon as traffi c conditions allow, regenerate the
fi lter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph
(60 km/h) until the service warning lamp goes off.

fi xed. This indicates the low level in
the Diesel additive reservoir. Have the level topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Electric
parking
brake


fl ashing. The application or release
of the electric parking brake
was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so. Park on level ground, switch off the ignition
and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

+

Electric
parking
brake
malfunction


fi xed. The electric parking brake
has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer
possible.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.






Braking


fi xed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system
fl uid level has dropped
signifi cantly.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

+


fi xed, associated with
the electric parking brake
malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is released.

The braking system has a
fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

+
fi xed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.







Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)


fi xed. The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop without delay.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Engine
autodiagnosis
system


fi xed. The emission control system
has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when
the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualifi ed workshop without delay.

fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault.
Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.






Low fuel
level


fi xed with the needle
in the red zone. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
6 litres
of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to
use the fuel reserve.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a suffi cient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.





Maximum
coolant
temperature


fi xed with the needle
in the red zone. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.






Engine oil
pressure


fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.







Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)

fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of the
vehicle.

fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Battery
charge


fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when
the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.






Door(s)
open




fi xed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door, the boot, the lower
tailgate or the bonnet (with
alarm only) is still open. Close the door or boot.

fi xed and accompanied
by an audible signal if
the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).






Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened


fi xed then fl ashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in
the buckle.





Airbags


on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a
fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.






Water in
Diesel


fi xed. The Diesel fuel fi lter contains
water. Risk of damage to the injection system
on Diesel engines.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.

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Coolant temperature indicator

With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B
, the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
lamp 1
and the central STOP
warn-
ing lamp come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the screen. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:


)
wait for the engine to cool,

)
unscrew the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop,

)
when the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap,

)
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Directional
headlamps


fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.






Under-
infl ated tyre


fi xed. The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible.
This check should preferably be carried
out when the tyres are cold.

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Service indicator

System which informs the driver when
the next service is due, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two param-
eters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last
service.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before
the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on. The distance re-
corder display line indicates the distance
remaining before the next service is due.

Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner goes off
; the distance
recorder resumes its normal operation.
The screen then indicates the total and
trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example:
400 miles (900 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its
normal operation. The spanner re-
mains on
to indicate that a service
must be carried out soon.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser-
vice information appears in the screen.