2014 Peugeot 308 PEUGEOT 308 2014 Owners Manual

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Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly by the driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B .
Automatic, then single wipe (see the corresponding section).
Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the speed of the vehicle).
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Single wipe (press down and release).
or
Wiper controls
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
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.
System for selection and control of the various front and rear wiping modes for the elimination of rain and cleaning. The vehicle's front and rear wipers are designed to improve the driver's visibility progressively according to the climatic conditions.

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B. Rear wiper selection ring:
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
Rear wiper
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu. This function is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the multifunction screen configuration menu.

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Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the wipers operate for a set time. The headlamp wash is also activated if the dipped beam headlamps are on .
Screenwash/headlamp wash low level
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, when the minimum level of the reservoir is reached, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message. The warning lamp is displayed 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. To reduce the consumption of screenwash fluid, the headlamp washers only operate with the first operation of the screenwash.
Headlamp wash
Press the end of the lighting stalk to activate the headlamp wash, when the dipped beam headlamps are on.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
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.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"position. It is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving the stalk upwards then returning it to position "0" . It is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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, to avoid damaging the wiper blades, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing the stalk downwards.

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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.
 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.
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.

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Courtesy lamps
3. Rear side reading lamps
4. Rear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:
Map reading lamps
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when a door is opened, - when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
Permanently off.
Permanently on.
Rear side reading lamps
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Take care not to place anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.
1. Front courtesy lamp2. Map reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies according to the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited.
 With the ignition on, the first press of the reading lamp switch switches on the reading lamp in "permanently on" mode.  Following a second press, it comes on: - when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when a door is opened, - when the remote control locking button is pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

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Interior mood
lighting
Interior welcome
lighting
Switching on
 Press the open padlock on the remote control. The courtesy lamps come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
Switching off
The interior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time or when one of the doors is opened.
Programming
Switching on
At night, the front courtesy lamp mood lamp Acomes on automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps are switched
of f.
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu.
Door mirror
spotlamps
To make your approach to the vehicle easier, these illuminate: - the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors, - the zones for ward of the door mirrors and rear ward of the front doors.
Switching on
The spotlamps come on: - when you unlock the vehicle, - when you remove the key from the ignition, - when you open a door, - when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go off automatically.
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It operates with the automatic illumination of headlamps.
The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

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This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when the boot is closed.

Boot lamp
To r c h
Portable lamp, fitted in the boot wall, which can be used to light the boot or as a torch.
Operation
Once engaged firmly in its location, it comes
on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when the boot is closed. It operates with NiMH type rechargeable batteries. It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes and recharges while you are driving.

Footwell lighting
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy lamps. The lighting comes on when one of the
doors is opened.
The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps improves visibility in the vehicle when the light i s p o o r.
Different lighting times are available: - when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds, - when the engine is running, no limit.
Observe the polarities when fitting the rechargeable batteries. Never replace the rechargeable batteries with normal single-use batteries.
For the torch function, refer to the "Fittings" section.
Activation