2018 Peugeot 301 battery

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Driving recommendations 80
Starting/switching off the engine 8 1
Parking brake

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Manual gearbox
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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

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Gear shift indicator

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Stop & Start

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Under-inflation detection
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Speed limiter
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Cruise control

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Rear parking sensors
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Reversing camera
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9Fuel 1
0 0
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
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Compatibility of fuels

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AdBlue
® (BlueHDi engines) 1 03
Snow chains 1 06
Load reduction mode

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Energy economy mode
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Changing a wiper blade
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Towing a trailer

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Very cold climate screen(s)

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Advice on care and maintenance
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Roof bars

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B o n n e t
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Engines
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Checking levels

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C h e c k s
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Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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Temporary puncture repair kit
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Spare wheel

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Changing a bulb

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Changing a fuse
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V battery
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Towing the vehicle

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39Characteristics of the engines and towed
loads

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Petrol engines
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Diesel engines 1 43
Dimensions 1 44
Identification markings
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DrivingPractical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
Alphabetical index
Audio equipment and telematics
PEUGEOT Connect Nav
PEUGEOT Connect Radio
Audio system Bluetooth
Audio system
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Contents

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Door(s) open/
Boot openFixed, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).A door or the electric opening boot is
still open. Close the door or boot.
Fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal if the speed
is above 6
mph (10 km/h).
Engine fault Fixed red. The engine has a major fault causing
a breakdown. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
Fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up to the required level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
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Instruments

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AdBlue® fluid range
indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed.
In the event of the risk of
non-starting related to a
lack of AdBlue
®
The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500

miles (2,400 km)
When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the zero
reset to be taken into account.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button. The ser vice information is displayed
for a few seconds, then disappears.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

P

ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button.
F

S

witch the ignition on; the distance recorder
display starts a countdown.
F

R

elease the button when =0 is displayed;
the spanner disappears.
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Instruments

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Locking is confirmed by continuous lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not work; the
vehicle locks, then immediately unlocks,
identifiable by the locks making a rebound
sound.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock again
automatically after thirty seconds unless a
door or the boot is open.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked. F

P
ress the closed padlock button
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.
Fault with the remote
control
In the event of a malfunction of the remote
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or
locate your vehicle.
F

F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch.
F

P
ress the closed padlock button for a few
seconds.
F

R
eturn the key to position 2 ( ignition on).
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by lighting of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the screen. F

U
nclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove the flat battery from its
compartment.
F
F
it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.
Access

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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides
perimeter protection and a self-protection
function.
Perimeter protection
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet, etc.Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
ser vice of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the
central control or the siren wiring are put
out of ser vice or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm
Activation
F Press the locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated: an indicator
lamp in the switch panel to the left of
the steering wheel flashes once per
second.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated: the
indicator lamp goes off.
Triggering of the alarm
F Turn the vehicle off and exit.
The perimeter protection is activated 5
seconds
after pressing the locking button on the remote
control.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is not closed
fully, the vehicle will not be locked, but the
alarm will be activated. When the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote control, rapid flashing of
the indicator lamp informs you that
the alarm was triggered during your
absence. Upon ignition, this flashing
stops immediately.
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and
flashing of the direction indicators for thirty
seconds.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock the vehicle using the key.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F
U nlock the vehicle using the key.
F

O
pen the door; this sets off the alarm.
F

S
witch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, continuous illumination
of the indicator lamp indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Access

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Doors
Opening
From outside
From inside
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:-
w
hen the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
-

w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Emergency release
For mechanically locking and unlocking the
doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the door lock to lock or unlock
the door.
Passenger doors
F On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on.
F

A

fter unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the key, pull the door handle.
F

P

ull the interior opening control of a door;
this unlocks the whole vehicle. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the socket without forcing
it, then without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
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Access

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Boot
Opening
Unlocking and releasing the boot
using the remote control
F Hold the centre button on the remote control down for more
than one second.
The tailgate is released and opens slightly.
Releasing the boot from the
inside
F Press the boot opening button located on the left of the dashboard.
The tailgate is released and opens slightly.
Opening the boot
F Raise the tailgate to its fully open position.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
F

T
hen press the tailgate to close it.
-

w
hen the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
-

w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Back-up release
System for mechanically unlocking the boot in
the event of a battery or central locking fault.
UnlockingIf the tailgate is not fully closed:
F
F
old the rear seats to gain access to the
lock from inside the boot.
If your vehicle is fitted with a fixed bench
seat, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
In the event of a fault or difficulties felt in
manoeuvring the tailgate when opening
or closing it, have it checked quickly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
to stop this issue getting worse and so
causing the tailgate to drop, and serious
injuries.
Access

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Front foglamps and rear foglamp
Turn and release the ring:
F O nce for wards to switch the front foglamps
on.
F

A s
econd time for wards to switch the rear
foglamp on.
F

O
nce rearwards to switch the rear foglamp
of f.
F

A s
econd time rear wards to switch the front
foglamps off.
The foglamps and sidelamps remain on if the
dipped beams are switched off manually.
F

T
urn the ring rear wards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch
of f. In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, using the front foglamps and
the rear foglamp is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn off the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp as soon as they are
no longer necessary.
Switching off the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk,
rotate the ring to the "0" position – lighting
off, then to the desired position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
The lighting, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switches off automatically after
a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
Daytime running lamps
(Depending on the country of sale.)
When starting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting
control is in the "0" position.
The daytime running lamps go off
when the sidelamps, dipped beam
or main beam headlamps are
switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Lighting and visibility