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KeyWarning:
this symbol marks warnings which it is essential to observe for your
own safety, for the safety of others or to avoid any risk of damaging
your vehicle.
Information:
this symbol draws your attention to additional information for better
use of your vehicle.
Protection of the environment:
this symbol accompanies advice relating to protection of
the environment.
Page reference:
this symbol invites you to refer to the pages which provide details of
the function.
Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the equipment described
in this document, depending on its trim level, version and the
specification for the country in which it was sold.
We draw your attention to the following point:
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are
not recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to be
shown the recommended equipment and accessories.
Thank you for choosing a 301.
This Handbook has been designed to help you make the most
of your 301 in all circumstances.
WELCOME
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Instrument panel 10
Indicator and warning lamps
1
1
Service indicator
2
0
Distance recorders
2
2
Setting the date and time
2
3
Trip computer
2
4
Monochrome screen C (Audio system / Bluetooth)
2
6
MonitoringOver view
Remote control key 3
0
Alarm
3
4
Doors
36
Boot
37
Windows
39
Access
Front seats 4 0
Rear seats
4
2
Mirrors
4
3
Steering wheel adjustment
4
5
Ventilation
4
6
Heating
48
Manual air conditioning (without display screen)
4
8
Electronic air conditioning (with display screen)
5
0
Front demist - defrost
5
3
Rear screen demist - defrost
5
4
Comfort
Driving recommendations 60
Starting-switching off the engine
6
1
Parking brake
6
4
Manual gearbox
6
5
Electronic gearbox
6
6
Automatic gearbox
7
0
Gear shift indicator
7
4
Speed limiter
7
5
Cruise control
7
7
Rear parking sensors
7
9
Driving
Lighting control 81
Headlamp adjustment
8
6
Wiper control stalk
87
C
ourtesy lamps
8
9
Visibility
Eco-driving
Interior fittings 5
5
Boot fittings
5
8
Fittings
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Direction indicators 90
Hazard warning lamps
9
0
Horn
90
Under-inflation detection
9
1
Braking assistance systems
9
4
Trajectory control systems
9
5
Front seat belts
9
6
Airbags
9
9
Safety
Child seats 103
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag
1
06
ISOFIX mountings
1
12
Child lock
1
17
Child safety
Fuel tank 118
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
19
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
21
Temporary puncture repair kit
1
22
Changing a wheel
1
28
Snow chains
1
35
Changing a bulb
1
36
Changing a fuse
1
42
Battery
1
47
Electrical energy economy mode
1
50
Changing a wiper blade
1
51
Towing the vehicle
1
52
Towing a trailer
1
54
Very cold climate screen(s)
1
56
Advice on care and maintenance
1
57
Accessories
157
Mats
159
Roof bars
1
60
Practical information
Petrol engines 1 71
Petrol weights
1
72
Diesel engine
1
73
Diesel weights
1
74
Dimensions
175
Identification markings
1
76
Technical data
Audio system / Bluetooth 177
Audio system
2
09
Audio equipment and telematics
Visual search
Alphabetical index
Checks
Bonnet
162
Petrol engines
1
63
Diesel engine
1
64
Checking levels
1
65
Checks
16
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Under-inflation detection
This system automatically checks the pressures of
the tyres when driving and alerts you in the event of
under-inflation.
Exterior
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and
a sealant cartridge, to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.
Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when manoeuvring
backwards by detecting obstacles located behind
the
vehicle.
Over view
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Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control / speed limiter controls.
2. Steering wheel adjustment control.
3.
L
ighting and direction indicator stalk.
4.
I
nstrument panel.
5.
D
river's airbag and horn.
6.
C
igarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket.
U
SB port / auxiliary socket.
7.
H
eated seat control.
8.
F
uel filler flap release.
B
oot lid release lever*.
9.
B
onnet release.
10.
Fusebox.
11.
H
eadlamp height adjustment.
12 .
D
ynamic Stability Control (ESP/ASR)
button.
B
oot lid release button*.
A
larm warning lamp.
13.
D
oor mirror adjustment control.
14 .
S
ide adjustable and air vent.
15.
F
ront door glass demisting/defrosting vent.
* Depending on version.
Over view
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Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition switch.
2. Wiper and screenwash / trip computer
control stalk.
3.
C
entral locking button.
4.
O
pen storage.
or
M
onochrome screen C (Audio system /
Bluetooth).
5.
A
djustable centre air vents.
6.
W
indscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
7.
P
assenger's airbag.
8.
G
love box.
P
assenger's airbag deactivation switch.
9.
H
azard warning lamps button.
10.
A
udio system.
11.
H
eating / Air conditioning controls.
12 .
A
shtray / Cup holder.
13.
E
lectric window switches.
14 .
G
ear lever.
15.
P
arking brake.
.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Certain warning lamps may come on
in one of two different modes. Only by
relating the type of illumination to the
operating status of the vehicle can it
be ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has occurred.When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning
lamp).
1
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.Warning
/ indicator lamp State Cause Action
/ Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato r flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamp fixed. The rear foglamp is switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the " Visibility" section.
Monitoring