2014 Peugeot 308 CC warning

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CHECKS
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
low fl uid level is indicated by an
audible signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Top up the reservoir when you next stop
the vehicle.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up with or replaced with plain water. Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT deal-
er or a qualifi ed workshop (France)
or to an authorised waste disposal
site.
Used products
Diesel fuel additive level (Diesel
with particle emissions filter)
Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. The additive reservoir low level
is indicated by fi xed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message that the particle emis-
sions fi lter additive level is too
low.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl
alcohol or methanol base fl uid is recom-
mended.

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CHECKS
CHECKS
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the termi-
nals are clean and correctly tight-
ened, particularly in summer and
winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Battery" section for details of the pre-
cautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details
of the replacement intervals
for these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details
of the replacement interval for
this component.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-
tery with special technology and specifi -
cation. The involvement of a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is essen-
tial when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
On a new vehicle, the fi rst particle
fi lter regeneration operations may
be accompanied by a "burning"
smell, which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment. The start of saturation of the
particle emissions fi lter is in-
dicated by the temporary illu-
mination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the risk of
blockage of the particle emissions fi lter.
As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the
"Additive level" section.
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the war-
ranty and maintenance record and accord-
ing to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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 Switch on the compressor by mov-ing the switch B to position "I" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).  Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve- hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit
to hand.
 Drive immediately for approximate- ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)), to plug
the puncture.
 Stop to check the repair and the tyre pressure using the kit.
Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe. Tyre under-infl ation detection
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under-infl ation detection, the under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes
the pressure is not attained, this
i ndicates that the tyre is not repair-
able; contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop for assis-
tance.

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Fuse N° Rating Functions
F12 15 A Instrument panel, seat belt and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display, air conditioning,
driver's seat memory unit, retractable roof unit.
F13 5 A Engine fusebox, airbags.
F14 15 A Multifunction screen, amplifi er, hands-free kit, rain/
sunshine sensor, parking sensors control unit,
passenger's seat memory unit.
F15 30 A Locking and deadlocking.
F17 40 A Rear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.
SH - PARC shunt.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
G36 30 A Driver and passenger heated seats.
G37 5 A Trailer fusebox.
G38 30 A Driver's seat memory unit.
G39 - Not used.
G40 30 A Hi-Fi amplifi er, passenger's seat memory unit.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
With Stop & Start, the battery does
not have to be disconnected for
charging.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
When your vehicle's battery is dis-
charged or when the vehicle is to be
out of use for a prolonged period, you
can charge the battery using a battery
charger.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop for the specifi cation of
chargers compatible with your battery.
Before disconnecting
 Go to the battery.
 Close the retractable roof.
 Check that the doors and boot are closed but not locked.
 Switch off the ignition and wait for at least four minutes.
If the vehicle is to not going to be used for
more than a month, it is recommended
that the battery be disconnected.
Charging
 Disconnect the (+) terminal.
 Follow the instructions for use pro-vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
 Connect the charger's red cable to the (+) terminal of the battery, then
the black cable to the (-) terminal.
 Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger cables in re-
verse order.
Charging should be carried out in
a well-ventilated area and away
from naked fl ames and sources of
sparks, so as to avoid any risk of
explosion and fi re.
Do not try to charge a frozen bat-
tery; fi rst thaw it out so as to avoid
the risk of explosion.
If the battery had frozen, before
charging, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or qualifi ed
workshop who will ensure that
the internal components have not
been damaged and that the casing
is not cracked, which would cause
a leak of toxic and corrosive acid.
Some functions are not available
if the battery is not suffi ciently
charged. Reinitialisation after
reconnection
After any reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait at least
one minute before starting, to allow time
for the initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems.
By referring to the corresponding sec-
tions, you should set or initialise the fol-
lowing systems yourself:
- remote control,
- electric windows and automatic par- tial opening of door glasses,
- time and date,
- audio and navigation system set- tings.
Check that no alert message or
warning lamp comes on after
switching on the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist
after carrying out these operations,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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Towing your vehicle
 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its left part.
 Screw the towing eye in fully.
 Install the towing bar.
 Place the gear lever in neutral (posi- tion N on the automatic gearbox).  Release the steering by turning the
ignition key one position and re-
lease the parking brake.
 Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.
 Move off gently and drive slowly for a limited distance.
Failure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmis-
sion...) and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the en-
gine is started.  On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
 Screw the towing eye in fully.
 Install the towing bar.
 Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
 Move off gently and drive slowly for a limited distance.
Towing another vehicle

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TOWING A TRAILER
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Distribution of loads
 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier,
with additional lighting and signalling.
Driving advice
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Tyres
 Check the tyre pressures of the tow-ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and sig- nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
 To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.

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VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
 Offer up the very cold climate screen to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.
 Press around its edge to engage its fi xing clips one by one.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen when:
- the ambient temperature ex- ceeds 10 °C,
- towing,
- driving at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
* According to country.
Removal
 Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each fi xing clip in turn. "Comfort":
windstop, cover for windstop, reading
lamp, parking sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, towbar-mounted bicycle car-
rier, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from PEUGEOT's recommenda-
tion and warranty. "Styling":
alloy wheels, front spoiler, gear lever
knobs...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, security wheel bolts,
breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, warning tri-
angle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, child booster cush-
ions, winter equipment...
** To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats ** , bumper protection strips, ve-
hicle protective cover...
When fi tting a towbar and its wir-
ing harness outside the PEUGEOT
dealer network, this fi tment must
be done following the vehicle man-
ufacturer's recommendations.