2017 Peugeot 308 charging

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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Battery charge *fixed.
th

e battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
th

e warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
*
Depending on the country of sale. Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened
fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on temporarily.
th

is lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
th

is lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Instruments

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It permits the connection of a portable device
so that you can listen to your music files via the
vehicle's speakers.
th
e management of the files is done using your
portable device.
It allows the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod® type
or a
uS
B memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are transmitted to
your audio system and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system.
Jack auxiliary
socketuSB p
ort
For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the Audio and
telematics section.
When a
u
S

B port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the current consumption of the
portable device exceeds the power
rating of the port.
For more information on using this
equipment, refer to the Audio and
telematics section.
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ease of use and comfort

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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...), nor fix or attach anything close to
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ev

en if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
th

e bag inflates almost instantly (within
a few
milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose.Lateral airbags
use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a P
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dealer.
For more information on Accessories , refer
to the corresponding section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothing...).
t
h
is could cause
injury to the chest or arms if the lateral
airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. th is
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
th
e vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - Risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Safety

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12 V battery
the battery is located under the bonnet.to gain access to it:
F

O
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch.
F

S
ecure the bonnet stay.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off. If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
th

ey must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
ta

ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
F Remove the plastic cover to access the (+) terminal.
th

e (-) terminal of the battery is not accessible.
A remote earth point is located on the engine.
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For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
-
i
f you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
-

i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Charging the battery using a battery charger
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system. It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery. Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
Never try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have it
checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop, who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, ...).
F S witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
e
n
sure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

R
aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
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t
he positive (+) red cable to
the
(+) terminal of the battery A,
-

t
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
In the event of a breakdown

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QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
th

ere is a difference in
sound quality between the
different audio sources. For optimum sound quality, the audio settings for Loudness,
Ambience,
t
r
eble, Bass, Volume can be adapted to the different
sound sources, which may result in audible differences when
changing source. Check that the audio settings (Loudness,
Ambience,
t
r
eble, Bass, Volume) are adapted to
the sources listened to. Adjust Balance,
t
r
eble
and Bass to the middle position, select the
"None" musical ambience and set the loudness
correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or
to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
With the engine off, the
system switches off after a
few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
th

e switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and
switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
Audio and Telematics

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PeugeOt Connect Sound (RD5)
Audio system / Bluetooth®
Contents
First steps
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Steering mounted controls

3
61
Menus
3

62
Radio


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DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio

3
64
Media
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lephone

370
Screen menu map(s)

3
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Frequently asked questions

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75
Your P
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Connect Sound (RD5) is coded in such a way
that it will only operate in your vehicle. As a safety measure, the driver must only carry out operations
which require prolonged attention while the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is switched off and to prevent discharging of the
battery, the audio equipment may switch off after a few minutes.
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Audio and telematics

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the table below gives answers to the most frequently asked questions on your audio system.QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
With the engine off, the
audio system switches off
after a few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio system operating time
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
th

e switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy
mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's
battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
th

e message "the audio
system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature
is too high, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal
protection mode leading to a reduction in volume or CD play
stopping. Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.
Frequently asked questions
QUESTION
ANSWER SOLUTION
th

ere is a difference in
sound quality between the
different audio sources
(radio, CD...). For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
tr

eble, Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound
sources, which may result in audible differences when changing
source (radio, CD...). Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
tr

eble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to the
sources listened to. It is advisable to set the audio
functions (Bass,
t
r
eble, Front-Rear Balance, Left-
Right Balance) to the middle position, select the
musical ambience "None" and set the loudness
correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or
to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
Radio
.
Audio and telematics