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

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The ignition switch is at the 2 nd position (ignition on) or the START/STOP button has been
pressed.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting. Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that : - the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual
gearbox, - pressure is maintained on the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox. The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme conditions). If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not fully released. To switch off the warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. If your vehicle has an electric parking brake: with your foot on the brake pedal, push the brake control lever. Observe the safety recommendations. For more information on the parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Automatic wiping fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Passenger airbag system fixed. The control switch, located at the passenger's end of the dashboard, is in the "ON" position. The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
Turn the control switch to the "OFF" position to deactivate the front passenger's airbag. In this case you can install a rear ward facing child seat.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic 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.
flashes for a few seconds, then goes of f.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or START mode is invoked automatically.
For more information on special cases with STOP mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start" section.
Blind spot sensors fixed. The blind spot monitoring function has been activated. For more information, refer to the corresponding section.

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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally. This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Passenger's front airbag fixed in the seat belt and front passenger's airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located on the passenger's end of the dashboard, is set to the "OFF" position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated. You can install a rear ward facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
To activate the front passenger's airbag, set the switch to the "ON" position; in this case, it is not possible to fit a child seat in the rear ward facing position on this
seat.
Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR ) (DSC/ASR ) (DSC/ASR
fixed. The button is pressed and the indicator lamp comes on. The DSC/ASR is deactivated. DSC: dynamic stability control. ASR: anti-slip regulation.
Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its indicator lamp goes off. The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on DSC/ASR, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, 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 using the associated message. If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with another warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
Illumination of this warning lamp is related to a serious fault detected with the braking or power steering systems, the electrical system, or with engine lubrication or cooling or a puncture.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may cut out. Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Service on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message, such as: - low engine oil level, - low screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level, - discharged remote control battery, - low tyre pressures, - saturation of the particle emission filter (PEF) on Diesel vehicles. For more information on the PEF, refer to the "Checks - particle emissions filter" section. For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Electric parking brake flashing. The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application/release is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake fault fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty. In the event of a fault, illumination of this warning lamp is accompanied by a message.
To reactivate the automatic functions, refer to the "Electric parking brake" section. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application / release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
fixed. 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 qualified workshop without d e l ay.
Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Braking fixed. The braking system fluid level has dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT. If the problem persists, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning lamp.
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 qualified workshop.

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Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing. The engine management system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. 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 qualified workshop without delay.
Emergency Collision Braking System
flashing. The Emergency Collision Braking System is active. The system brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed of collision with the vehicle ahead.
fixed, accompanied by a mesage and an audible signal
The Emergency Collision Braking System has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. The Emergency Collision Braking System has been deactivated (via the menu).
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Low fuel level fixed, with the needle in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains less than 10 litres of less than 10 litres of less than 10 litres offuel in the tank.
You must 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 sufficient addition of fuel is made. Fuel tank capacity : approximately 53 litres or 45 litres depending on version. Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.