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Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 301.
This document presents the information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in detail and in complete
safety.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles PEUGEOT reser ves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this Complete
Handbook is passed on to the new owner. In this document, you will find all of the instructions and
recommendations on the use that will allow you to enjoy your vehicle
to the fullest. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself
with it as well as the Warranty and Maintenance Record which will
provide you with information about warranties, ser vicing and roadside
assistance associated with your vehicle.
Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Engine fault Fixed orange. The engine has a minor fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Low fuel level Fixed. When it first comes on, around
5
litres of fuel remain in the tank.You must top up as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50
litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Engine self-
diagnostic
system Fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
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 without delay.
Flashing.The engine management system has
a fault.There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heatingFixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on)
in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
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Audio system/BluetoothWith PEUGEOT Connect
Radio
F Select the "Settings" menu.
F
Sel
ect "Date and time ".
F
Sel
ect the " Date" or "Time " tab.
F
C
hoose the display formats.
F
C
hange the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with " OK".
The system does not automatically
manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on country).
With PEUGEOT Connect
Nav
Adjustment of the time and date is only
available if synchronisation with GPS is
deactivated.
F
S
elect the Settings menu.
F
P
ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
F
Sel
ect "Setting the time- date". F
Sel
ect the "
Date" or "Time " tab.
F
A
djust the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with "
OK".
Additional adjustments
You can choose:
-
T o change the display format of the date
and time (12h/24h).
-
T
o change the time zone.
-
T
o activate or deactivate synchronisation
with the GPS (UTC).
The system does not automatically
manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on country).
The change between winter and summer
time is done by changing the time zone.
Operate the audio system buttons in the
following order:
F
P
ress the " MENU" button.
F
U
sing the arrows, select the
" Personalisation- Configuration " menu
and confirm by pressing the control knob.
F
U
sing the arrows, select the " Screen
configuration " menu then confirm.
F
U
sing the arrows, select the " Set date and
time " menu then confirm.
F
S
elect the setting then confirm.
F
M
odify the setting then confirm again to
save the change.
F
A
djust the settings one by one, confirming
each time.
F
Sel
ect the " OK" tab in the screen and
confirm to exit the " Set date and time"
menu.
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Remote control
System which permits central unlocking or
locking of the vehicle using the door lock or
from a distance.
It also ensures locates and starts the vehicle,
as well as providing theft protection.
Unfolding/Folding the key
Complete unlocking
With the key
F Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle.
With the remote control
F Press this button to unlock the vehicle .
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for around two
seconds.
Selective unlocking
Complete unlocking is activated by default. With the touch screen, it is possible
to activate or deactivate the selective
unlocking from the Driving/Vehicle
menu.
With the remote control
F To unlock the driver's door o n l y,
press this button once.
F
T
o unlock the other doors and
the boot , press this button again. Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for around two
seconds.
Normal locking
With the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
With the remote control
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
F
P
ress this button to unfold or fold the key.
With the audio system, the complete
or selective boot unlocking parameter
is set via the Personalisation-
configuration
menu. F
P
ress this button for more than
one second to unlock the boot.
The boot opens slightly.
This action unlocks the vehicle first.
Unlocking and partial
opening of the boot
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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.
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Lost keys
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's
registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the
key code label.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to look
up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive system; do not operate it while it is
in your pocket as there is a possibility that
it may unlock the vehicle, without you being
aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You risk making it inoperative. It
will then be necessary to reinitialise it again.
No remote control can operate when the key
is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locked vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may render
access by the emergency services to the
interior difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children
alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key
from the ignition switch when leaving the
vehicle. Second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your
possession checked by a PEUGEOT dealer,
to ensure that only your keys can be used to
open and start the vehicle.
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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.
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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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