2015 Peugeot 308 brake

24
308_en_Chap01_controle-de-marche_ed01-2015
Engine oil
pressurefixed.th
ere 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 Pe
ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Deflated tyre fixed.
th

e pressure in one or more tyres is
too low. Check the pressures of the tyres as soon as possible.
th

is check should preferably carried out with the tyres
cold.
flashing then fixed.
th

e under-inflation detection system
has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning


/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action

/ Observations
Foot on the
brake pedal fixed.
th

e 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 .
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 S
tO

P mode of Stop & Start,
changing to S
tA

R
t
mode is refused
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
S
t

A R
t m
o d e .
Monitoring

112
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and
remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-

d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10


km/h),
-

d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Driving

113
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
S

tarting position.
Starting using the key
the parking brake must be applied.
F
I
nsert the key in the ignition switch.


t
h
e system recognises the starting code.
F
u
n
lock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the wheels
(if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
lever in position N or P then firmly press
the brake pedal.
4
Driving

115
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on)
, the ignition will
be switched off automatically after one hour.
to s

witch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and the durability
of the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. F
Imm obilise the vehicle.
F tu rn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
t
o l
ock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Switching off using the key
to facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope.
●

W
ith a manual parking brake,
the lever must be pulled up.
●

W
ith an electric parking brake,
the indicator lamp in the
control lever must be on. When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
4
Driving

116
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully and maintain
pressure until the engine starts.
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP"
button.
th
e presence in the recognition zone of
the electronic key of the "Keyless e
n
try
and Starting" system is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move
the electronic key into the zone to be
able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless e
n
try and Starting"
F the steering column unlocks and the
engine starts more or less immediately.
(Read the information on Diesel versions). If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "StA
Rt/ StO P" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
Driving

120
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
Manual parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle. F
W ith your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully. When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been fully released. Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
Release
Application
Driving

121
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
electric parking brake
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Indicator lamp
this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.
th

e system allows the application of the
parking brake on switching off the engine and
release as the vehicle moves off.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
th
e indicator lamp in the control lever
flashes during manual application or
release. In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or placing a
chock at one of the wheels.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
th
e driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.
-
B
y briefly pulling
the control
lever to apply the brake,
-
B
y briefly pushing

the control lever, while
pressing the foot
brake, to release.
4
Driving

122
308_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2015
Automatic operation
Automatic release
the complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
With the engine stalled or in S
tO

P
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
en

sure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
th

e electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

F

ully depress the clutch pedal,
engage


1
st or reverse gear; press the
a
ccelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal. With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is
automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off
.
Driving