2014 Peugeot 308 wipers

Contents
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M i r r o r s 170
Lighting 173
Daytime running lamps 177
Automatic illumination of headlamps 178
Headlamp adjustment 180
Wipers 181
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 183
Courtesy lamps 185
Interior mood lighting 186
Temporary puncture repair kit 221
Changing a wheel 227
Snow chains 234
Changing a bulb 235
Changing a fuse 245
12 V battery 251
Energy economy mode 255
Changing a wiper blade 256
Towing the vehicle 257
Very cold climate screen 259
Towing a trailer 260
Fitting roof bars 262
Accessories 264
Bonnet 267
Petrol engine 268
Diesel engine 269
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 270
Additif AdBlue® additive and SCR system ® additive and SCR system ®
(Blue HDi Diesel) 271
Checking levels 280
Checks 283
Engines 285
Weights 285
Dimensions 286
Identifi cation markings 287
Direction indicators 187
Hazard warning lamps 187
Emergency or assistance call 188
Horn 188
Tyre under-infl ation detection 189
ESC system 193
Seat belts 196
Airbags 199
Child seats 204
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 207
ISOFIX child seats 213
Child lock 220
Visibility
Safety Practical information
Checks Technical data
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Emergency or assistance
289
DENON equipment 291
Touch screen 293
PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) 365
Audio equipment and telematics
Alphabetical index

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Exterior
Wipers 181-18 4 Changing a wiper blade 184, 256
Keyless Entry and Starting remote control 53 -57, 61- 63 Remote control key 46 -52, 63 Starting 108 -112
Electronic stability programme (ESC) 193 -195 Snow chains 234 Tyre pressures 221, 233, 287 Inder-inflation detection 189-192 Changing a wheel 227-233 - tools - removing / refitting Automatic emergency braking 151-155
L i g ht i n g 173 -179 Daytime running lamps (LEDs) 177 Headlamp beam adjustment 180 Changing bulbs 235-239 - front lamps - foglamps - direction indicator repeaters
Electric windows, deactivation 69 -70
Keyless Entry and Starting 53 -57 Doors 47- 49, 51 - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 65 - 68
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 72-73
Panoramic sunroof 71 Roof bars, bicycle carrier 262-263 Accessories 264-265
Boot 58 - 60 - opening / closing - emergency release Temporary puncture repair kit 221-226 Warning triangle 94
Parking sensors 159 -160 Reversing camera 161 Towbar 260 -261 Towing 257-258 Park Assist 162-169
Changing bulbs 240-244 - rear lamps - 3 rd brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp
Door mirrors 170 -171, 179 Blind spot sensors 156 -158

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Hazard warning lamps 187 Locking/unlocking from inside 64
L i g ht i n g 173 -179 Direction indicators 187
Instrument panel 12-13 Warning lamps 13-25 Indicators 26 -31 Gear shift indicator 123
Steering wheel adjustment 75 Horn 188
Headlamp beam adjustment 180
Memorising speeds 132 Speed limiter 133 -135 Cruise control 136 -138 Active cruise control 139 -146
Wipers 181-18 4 Trip computer 32-33, 35
Instruments and controls (cont.)
Trip computer 32-33, 35 Trip computer (Touch screen) 34, 35 Setting the date/time (Touch screen) 42 Setting the date/time (screens C, A, A without audio system) 43 - 45 Reversing camera 161 Display of inter vehicle time 147-150 Collision risk alert 151-153 Automatic emergency braking 154-155
Stop & Start 129 -131 Alarm 65 - 68

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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The activation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Automatic "guide-me-
home" lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps function is activated, under low ambient light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Activation or deactivation, as well as the duration of the guide-me-home lighting, is set in the " Driving assistance " menu, then " Vehicle settings " in the secondary page.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
in the instrument panel accompanied by an audible signal and/or a message.

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Wipers
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options: - automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers, - rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are designed to improve the driver's visibility progressively according to the climatic conditions.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the stalk to the desired position.
Model with manual wiping (intermittent)
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull towards you, then release).
or
Automatic wiping (press down, then release). Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly towards you).

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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The screenwash then the wipers operate for a fixed period. The headlamp wash is only activated if the dipped headlamps are on . With daytime running lamps, to activate the headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in the dipped beam position.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicles fitted with digital air conditioning, any action on the windscreen wash control results in temporary closing of the air intake to avoid odours inside the passenger compartment.
Rear wiper selection ring: When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation automatically if the windscreen wipers are operating.
This function is activated by default. The automatic function is activated or deactivated via the " Driving assistance " menu.

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Screenwash/headlamp wash level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, when the fluid reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards. A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted. This warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Briefly push the control stalk downwards again, or place the control stalk in
another position (Int, 1 or 2). This warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if the ignition has been off for more than one minute.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is refilled. Next time you stop, refill the screenwash / headlamp wash reservoir.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen wiper blades. It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of w e a r.
 Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute after switching off the ignition places the blades vertically on the screen.  To park the blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.