2014 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls selected by the driver, the front passenger and rear passengers, according to the level of equipment. The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfort required by mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you to select the air vents used in the passenger compartment by the combined use of the associated buttons. The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan. Depending on your vehicle, the controls are accessible in the " Air conditioning " menu of the touch screen or are grouped together on control panel on the centre console.
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents. 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Central adjustable air vents. 5. Air outlets to the front footwells. 6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
Air distribution
System which creates and maintains good conditions of comfort and visibility in the vehicle's passenger compartment.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:  To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.  Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.  Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in per fect working order.  Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).  To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.  If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine
is running. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start system (see the corresponding section).

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Temperature adjustment
 Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the temperature to your requirements.
The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.
Air flow adjustment
 Turn the dial to obtain a comfortable air flow.
If you put the air flow control in the minimum position (system off), the temperature is no longer controlled. However, a slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the movement of the vehicle.
Manual air conditioning
Heating / Ventilation

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Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be adapted by adding the corresponding buttons.
Air conditioning On / Off
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
 Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
Switching off
 Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may result in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can use interior air recirculation for a few moments. Then return to the intake of exterior air.

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Manual air conditioning (Touch screen)
Temperature adjustment
 Press one of these buttons to reduce or increase the value.
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running. Air flow adjustment
Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed of the air booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) fills progressively according to the quantity of air wanted. By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving too long without ventilation (risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).
Press the button for the " Air conditioning " menu to display the system controls page.

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The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
 Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3°C.
 Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off.
Air distribution adjustment
These buttons are used to arrange the distribution of air in the passenger compartment by combining several air outlets.
Windscreen.
The air distribution can be adapted by using several buttons: illumination of the indicator lamp confirms the presence of fan boosted air in the direction indicated, the indicator lamp off indicates the absence of fan boosted air in the direction indicated. For a uniform distribution of air in the passenger compartment, the three buttons can be activated simultaneously.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.
Switching off may result in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can use
interior air recirculation for a few moments. Then return to the intake of exterior air.

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning (Touch screen)
This air conditioning system operates with the engine running, but the ventilation and its controls are available with the ignition on. Operation of the air conditioning and regulation of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment are automatic according to the temperature in the passenger compartment and the temperature setting.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature.
 Press one of these buttons to increase the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit (depending on the units chosen). A setting around 21 provides an optimum level of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal. In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a difference between the left and right setting of
more than 3.
Press the button for the " Air conditioning " menu to display the controls for the air conditioning system.  Press one of these buttons to decrease the value.

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In cold conditions and when the engine is cold, to limit distribution of cold air in the passenger compartment, the air flow will change gradually until the comfort setting is reached. On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value setting, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to reach more quickly the required level of comfort. The system compensates automatically and corrects the temperature difference as quickly as possible.
This setting is associated with AUTO mode only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode, the indicator for the last setting remains on. Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO mode if deactivated. When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the air conditioning system operates automatically: the system manages the temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment in an optimum way according to the comfort level you have selected.
 Press the "AUTO" button to activate or deactivate the automatic mode of the air conditioning system.
Automatic comfort
programme
To change the current setting, shown by the green indicator lamp, press the button for the desired mode:
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by limiting air flow.
"Normal": offers the best compromise between a comfortable temperature and quiet operation (default setting).
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
It is possible to modulate the intensity of the automatic comfort programme by choosing one of three mode settings offered in a secondary page of the " Air conditioning " menu.