2017 Peugeot 308 ignition

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Manual parking brake
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
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully.
Application
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th

is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer if required.
For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person.
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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, your 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 placing a chock against one
of the wheels.
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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 brake
pedal, to release it.
th

e technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment
of 15 inch wheels. With a manual gearbox, you can
immobilise the vehicle by engaging a
g e a r.
Contact a P
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uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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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 a
message.
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 a
message.
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 as the
vehicle moves off. With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is
automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off
.
With a manual gearbox : fully depress the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse;
press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox : select position D,
M or R then press the accelerator pedal.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the parking brake is applied: the
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed,
not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
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
a message.
Manual release
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F

b

riefly push the control lever.
Manual application Recommendations
the area in front of the electric parking
brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
th

e 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 a message
and an audible signal until the doors are
closed.
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Immobilising the vehicle
with the engine running
Application 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
a message.
th

e 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 a
message.
to i

mmobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever. In very cold conditions (risk of freezing),
during recovery or in a car wash tunnel,
it is recommended that the parking
brake not be applied.
Parking the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F Switch off the ignition.
to
immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
F
S
witch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever.
F
S
witch the ignition on again, without
starting the engine.
F
R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake pedal.
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F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F

P
ull towards the + sign and release to
change up a gear.
F

P
ush towards the - sign and release to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
th

e sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Manual operation
Invalid value during manual
operation
this symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
If the selector lever is not in position P ,
w hen the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F

R
eturn the selector lever to
position


P; the audible signal stops
and the message disappears. With the ignition on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
Operating fault
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode
and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a substantial
knock when changing from P to R and from N to R
.
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is will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a Pe ugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode. You risk damaging the gearbox:
-

i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-

i
f you force the lever from position P
to another position when the
battery is flat.
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educe fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the selector lever at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.
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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
- With a manual gearbox, with the speed
below 12 mph (20 km/h) or with the vehicle
stationary (depending on the engine), when
you put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in S
tO

P
mode; you must switch off the ignition. For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, S
tO
P mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
th
e Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
for example, braking, power steering...
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.
A time counter calculates the
time spent in S
tO

P mode during
a j o u r n ey.
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e Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - S
tO

P mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
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e engine restarts automatically - S
tA

R
t


mode - as soon as you want to move off.
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e restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes) -
W
ith an automatic gearbox , vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake
pedal or place the gear selector lever in
position


N.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
the "ECO" warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, this
warning lamp comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in S
tO

P mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
Depending on version, an alert message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
lever in position N and put your foot on the
brake pedal.
You must switch off the ignition, then start the
engine again.
th

e Stop & Start system requires
a 12
V battery of a special specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on
the 12 V batter y , refer to the
corresponding section.
If the system has been deactivated
in S
tO

P mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
th

is is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message.
Deactivation / Reactivation
the system is reactivated automatically
at every new engine start by the driver.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
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e system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message. Opening the bonnet
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to S
tA
R
t

mode.
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