2017 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
the air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to
of f.F

P
ress this button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
It enables you to:
-

l

ower the temperature, in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F
P
ress this button again, its
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
to o

btain cool air more quickly, you can use
interior air recirculation for a few moments.
th

en return to the intake of exterior air.
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
(
to
uch

screen)
this air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic
according to the temperature in the passenger
compartment and the temperature setting.Temperature adjustment
the driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
increase the value.
th

e value displayed corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
It is recommended that you avoid a
difference
between the left and right setting
of
more than 3.
Press the button for the "
Air
conditioning " menu to display the
controls for the air conditioning
system. F

P
ress one of these buttons to
decrease the value.
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In cold conditions and when the engine
is cold, to limit distribution of cold air
in the passenger compartment, the
air flow will change gradually until the
comfort setting is reached.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value setting, there
is no need to alter the value displayed
in order to reach the required level
of comfort more quickly. t
h
e system
automatically corrects the temperature
difference.
th

is setting is associated with A
u
t
O m
ode
only. However, on deactivation of A
u
t
O m
ode,
the indicator for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate A
u
t
O

mode if deactivated.
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way depending on
the comfort level you have selected. F

P

ress the "AUTO"
button
to activate or deactivate the
automatic mode of the air
conditioning system.
Automatic comfort programme
to change the current setting, shown by the
green indicator lamp, press the button for the
desired mode:
"Soft": provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow.
"Normal": offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature
and quiet operation (default setting).
"Fast": provides strong and effective
air f low.
It is possible to modulate the intensity
of the automatic comfort programme
by choosing one of three mode
settings offered in the secondary
page of the "
Air conditioning "
menu.
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You can modulate the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three buttons.
Air flow adjustment
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the
speed of the booster fan.
th

e air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively in relation to the quantity of air
wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan. Windscreen.
Footwells. Centre and side vents.
ea

ch press on a button activates or deactivates
the function.
t
h
e indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution in
the passenger compartment, all three buttons
can be pressed simultaneously.
Resuming manual control
You can manually adjust one or more settings,
while retaining automatic control of the other
functions:
-

a
ir flow,
-
a

ir distribution.
F

P
ress the "AUTO" button again
to activate the automatic comfort
programme again.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the "
AUTO" button goes off.
In A
u

t
O m
ode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons are off.
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"Mono" function
the comfort setting for the passenger's side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
From the secondary page of the "Air
conditioning " menu:
F

P
ress this button to activate /
deactivate the "Mono" function.


t
h
e indicator lamp in the button
is on when the function is
activated.
the

function is deactivated automatically when
the passenger uses their temperature setting
buttons.
It allows you:
-

i

n summer, to lower the temperature,
-

i

n winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching off Switching on
Air conditioning On / Off
the air conditioning is designed to
operate efficiently in all seasons, with
the windows closed.
Ventilation with "ignition
on" function
With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation
system and access the " Air conditioning"
menu to adjust the air flow and air
distribution in the passenger compartment.
th

is function is available for a few minutes,
depending on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle.
th

is function does not activate the air
conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in the
engine to warm the passenger compartment
using the temperature setting buttons.
F

P

ress the " A/C" button to activate the air
conditioning.
When the indicator lamp under the button is on,
the air conditioning function is activated.
th

e air conditioning cannot operate when the
air flow is set to off.
F

P

ress the "A /C " button again to deactivate
the air conditioning.
When the indicator lamp under the button is off,
the air conditioning function is deactivated.
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Air intake / Air recirculation
the intake of exterior air avoids misting of the
windscreen and side windows.
th
e recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke. Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to prevent deterioration of the
air quality and the formation of mist.
th

is allows hot or cold air to be
delivered quickly when required. F

P
ress this button to recirculate
the interior air. Its indicator lamp
comes on.
F
P
ress the button again to allow fresh
air into the passenger compartment. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
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Front demist - defrost
these markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StOP mode is not
available.
With manual or
dual-zone digital air
conditioning
F Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
F

P
ress the "A /C " button for air conditioning;
the indicator lamp in the button comes on. F
P ress this button to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
(with the touch screen)
the system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
F
t
o s
top, press this button again or
on
"AUTO" .
the

system reverts to the previous settings.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors.
th

e indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
the demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
the rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again.
th
e indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.
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Panoramic sunroof
F Press the back of the control without going beyond the point of resistance.
the

blind stops when your release the control.
Electric blind
F Press the front of the control without going beyond the point of resistance.
the

blind stops when your release the control.
Anti-pinch
If the blind encounters an obstacle, you
should reverse the movement. use the
control to do this.
Its electric blind improves thermal and acoustic comfort.
You can also press or pull the control
beyond the point of resistance: the blind
opens or closes completely after you
release the control.
Operating the control again stops the
movement of the blind. Remember to always switch off the
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
When operating the control, the driver
should ensure that there is nothing
preventing movement of the blind.
the

driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the blind.
Opening Closing
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