2014 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Battery charge * fixed. 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 qualified workshop.
* According to destination country.
Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened
fixed or flashing accompanied by an audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened. 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 qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Engine oil pressure fixed. 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 qualified workshop.
Deflated tyre fixed. The pressure in one or more tyres is too low. Check the pressures of the tyres as soon as possible. This check should preferably carried out with the tyres cold.
flashing then fixed. The under-inflation detection system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. For more information on under-inflation detection, refer to the corresponding section.
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Foot on the brake pedal fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal, engine running, before releasing the parking brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P . P . P If you wish to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain on.
Foot on the clutch fixed. In the STOP mode of Stop & Start, changing to START mode is refused because the clutch pedal is not fully down.
You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine START mode.

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Door(s) open fixed, associated with a message identifying the door, if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with a message identifying the door, and accompanied by an audible signal if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
AdBlue ® fuel ® fuel ®
additive range on temporarily. The remaining range for the AdBlue ® fuel additive is less then 1500 miles (24 0 0 k m). It comes on for a few seconds then goes off when you switch on the ignition.
It is recommended that you refill the AdBlue ® fuel ® fuel ®
additive tank. Refer to the corresponding section.
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating the remaining distance that can be travelled.
The remaining range for the additive is between 1500 and 375 miles (2400 and 600 km.
Refill the AdBlue ® tank. ® tank. ®
Refer to the corresponding section.
flashing, associated with the Service warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
The remaining range for the additive is less than 375 miles (600 km). You must top up the AdBlue ® tank (at least 3.8 litres) ® tank (at least 3.8 litres) ®
to avoid a breakdown. Until sufficient AdBlue ® has been added, this warning ® has been added, this warning ®
lamp comes on every time the ignition is switched on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is: - in zone A , the temperature is correct, - in zone B , the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature and the central STOP warning lamps come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a warning message in the screen. 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 qualified workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system increase. To top up the level:  wait for the engine to cool,  unscrew the cap slightly to allow the pressure to drop,  when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,  top up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when topping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicated on the header tank).
Gauges and indicators

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Service indicator
This is a check against the planned servicing intervals in the manufacturer's servicing schedule. It is calculated from the last service indicator reset according to the number of miles travelled and the time elapsed since the last service.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service information appears in the screen.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before the next service is due. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the screen indicates:
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 recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due. Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 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 spanner goes off ; the distance recorder the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder the spanner goes offresumes its normal operation. The screen then indicates the total and trip distances.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on to indicate that a service must be carried out soon.
For Blue HDi Diesel versions only (depending on country of sale), the level of deterioration of the engine oil is also taken into account.

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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible. Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles (3 0 0 k m). For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the screen indicates:
The spanner may also come on if you have exceeded the period since the last service, as indicated in the maintenance and warranty guide. With Blue HDi Diesel versions, the spanner can also come on in advance
of the service interval, according to the level of deterioration of the engine oil, which depends on the driving conditions in which the vehicle is used.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on . With Blue HDi Diesel versions the Servicewarning lamp may come on as soon as the ignition is switched on.
Service indicator zero reset
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be registered.
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information at any time.  Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button. The service information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
After each service, the service indicator must be reset to zero. If you have carried out the service on your vehicle yourself:  switch off the ignition,  press and hold the trip distance recorder zero reset button,  switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown,  when the display indicates "=0" , release the button; the spanner disappears.

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Engine oil level indicator
On versions fitted with an electric oil gauge, information on the oil level is displayed in the instrument panel for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel.
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel. If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: - A = max; never exceed this level, - B = min; top up the level via the oil filler, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

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Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, when the driver's door is opened and when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
To conform to legislation in the country you are crossing, change the units of distance (miles or km) via the configuration menu.
Total distance recorder
System which measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle since its first registration.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelled during a day or other period since it was reset to zero by the driver.  With the ignition on, press the button until zeros appear.