2014 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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You can modulate the distribution of air in the passenger compartment using these three buttons.
Air fl ow adjustment
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off (risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
 Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed of the booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in progressively in relation to the quantity of air wanted. By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are stopping ventilation. " OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Windscreen.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates the function. The indicator lamp is on when the button is activated. For a uniform distribution in the passenger compartment, all three buttons can be pressed simultaneously.
Resuming manual control
You can manually adjust one or more settings, while retaining automatic control of the other functions: - air flow, - air distribution.
 Press the "AUTO" button again to activate the automatic comfort programme again.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator lamp in the " AUTO " button goes off.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three buttons are off.

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"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger's side can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting (mono-zone).
From the secondary page of the " Air conditioning " menu:
 Press this button to activate / deactivate the "Mono" function. The indicator lamp in the button is on when the function is activated.
The function is deactivated automatically when the passenger uses their temperature setting buttons.
It allows you: - in summer, to lower the temperature, - in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching off
 Press the "A /C " button again to deactivate the air conditioning When the indicator lamp under the button is off, the air conditioning function is deactivated.
Switching on
 Press the "A/C" button to activate the air conditioning When the indicator lamp under the button is on, the air conditioning function is activated. The air conditioning cannot operate when the air flow is set to off.
Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Ventilation with "ignition
on" function
With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation system and have access to the " Air conditioning " menu to adjust the air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment. This function is available for a few minutes, depending on the state of charge of the battery of your vehicle.
This function does not activate the air conditioning. You can make use of the residual heat in the engine to warm the passenger compartment using the temperature setting buttons.

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Air intake / Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air avoids misting of the windscreen and side windows. The recirculation of interior air insulates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible to prevent deterioration of the air quality and the formation of mist.
This allows hot or cold air to be delivered quickly when required.
 Press this button to recirculate the interior air. Its indicator lamp comes on.
 Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compartment. Its indicator lamp goes off.

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Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
With manual or dual-zone
digital air conditioning
 Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position.  Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.
 Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
(with the touch screen)
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.  To stop, press this button again or on "AUTO" .
The system reverts to the previous settings.

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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
Switching off
 Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only operate when the engine is running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as you judge it possible, as reducing the consumption of electrical current reduces fuel consumption.
 It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.

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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause a malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour. To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2 (Ignition on) .
Ignition switch
1. Stop position. 2. Ignition on position. 3. Starting position.
Starting using the key
 Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .
 When the engine starts, release the key.
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching off using the key
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.

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For Diesel vehicles , in sub-zero temperatures the engine will not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs.  With the electronic key inside the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal fully and maintain pressure until the engine starts.
Starting
 Press the " START/STOP " button.
The presence in the recognition zone of the electronic key of the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system is essential. For reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running. A message is displayed if the electronic key is not detected in the zone. Move the electronic key into the zone to be able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
 The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less immediately. (Read the information on Diesel versions).
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.

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If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.
Switching off
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is locked.
Ignition on position
(accessories)
If you use the accessory position for too long, the system automatically goes into economy mode to avoid the risk of a flat battery.
Pressing the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on and so activate the ancillary equipment.
 Press the "START/STOP" button, the instrument panel comes on but the engine does not start.
 Press the button again to switch off the ignition and so allow the vehicle to be locked.