2015.5 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Fuel used for petrol
engines
the petrol engines are compatible with e10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to
e
u
ropean standards e
N 2
28 and
eN

15376.
e8

5 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles).
t
h
e quality of the ethanol must
comply with
e
u
ropean standard e
N 1
5293.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
the Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels which conform to current and future
eu
ropean standards (Diesel fuel which
complies with standard
e
N 5
90 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard
eN 1

4214) available at the pumps (containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
e
s
ter).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel
engines. However, this use, even occasional,
requires strict application of the special
servicing conditions. Contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
th

e use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
th

e snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels.
t
h
ey must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
ta

ke account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
us
e only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
You can also use snow socks.
For more information on snow chains, contact a
P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of
your


vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Original tyre size
ty

pe of chain.
195/65 R15 9 mm links
205/55 R16
2 2 5 /4 5 R17
225/40 R18 K-Summit K23
235/35 R19 Michelin
e
a

sygrip
L1 2 *
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
*
e
x
cept Italy and Austria.
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the cooling
fan has stopped. It is recommended that
the screen be fitted and removed by a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-

when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeOt towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a P
e

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Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
e

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Ot
dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for this. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
th

e cover is located behind the lower
air intake grille.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
GTi towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty


minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the battery, refer to the
corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th

e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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"Multimedia"
Multimedia support, hands-free kit, DVD player,
driving aids, vehicle tracking system, ...
Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the Pe ugeOt dealer network.th
ese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from Pe ugeOt' s recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions"
Boot liners, roof bars, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, towbar harness, ...
to

w bar, which mst be fitted by P
e
uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "en terprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Styling"
alloy wheels from 15 inch to 18 inch, finishers
for wheels, door sills, gear lever knobs, ...
"Ligne S": 16 and 17 inch alloy wheels, body
kit, stickers, interior and exterior mirror shells,
gear lever knob, door sills, mats*, …
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking
sensors, styling mudflaps, window film, boot
management system,


...
*
t
o a
void any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety"
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster
cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,
snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit, dog guard, ...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing
strips, bumper protection rubbing strips,
bumper protectors, boot sill finishers, boot
mat,

...
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the fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
e
uge
Ot
may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a P
e

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Ot
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a P
e

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Ot
dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility
Directive


(2004/104/
eC
). Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
By visiting a P
e

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Ot
dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance
(exterior and interior) - including ecological
products in the "
t

e
C
HNA
t
u
Re" r
ange, topping
up products (screenwash...), touch-up pens
and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary
puncture repair kit...),


...
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the


windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F un clip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
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