2018 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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Load space cover,
blind (SW)
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
To reel inRemoval
Storage
The storage location for a folded triangle or its
box is under the boot floor. F

R
emove the guides of the blind from the
rails in the boot pillars.
F
R
elease the blind, it rolls up automatically.
F
P
lace your hand underneath the load
space cover on the left.
F

P
ivot the end of the reel towards the front
(clockwise) to disengage it.
F

P
roceed in the same way for the right side
(anti-clockwise). A recess in the well, underneath the boot
carpet, allows you to load the load space cover
diagonally.
This recess is not available with the bass
woofer unit.
Installation
F Position the left, then the right end of the load space cover in their respective
housings.
F

P
ut your hands on the reel, then pivot the
whole unit towards the rear to engage it.
F

U
nwind the blind until it locks on the boot
pillar.
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High load (SW)
Luggage retaining net
This allows the use of the entire loading
capacity, up to the roof:
-
b
ehind the front seats (1
st row) when the
rear seats are folded down,
-
b

ehind the rear seats (2
nd row).
1st row 2
nd row
F Remove the covers, on each side, in the
upper section in the roof.
F

P
osition the net's upper hooks in the roof.
F

A
ttach the bottom of the net to the rings
located either side of the boot carpet or on
the boot rails (depending on trim level).
F

P
ull on the straps to stretch the net.
F

F

old down the rear seats.
F

R

emove the covers, on each side, in the
upper section in the roof.
F

P

osition the net's upper hooks in the roof.
F

A

ttach the bottom of the net to the hooks
located at the seat belt mountings.
F

P

ull on the straps to stretch the net.
Once fitted, the net does not prevent folding of
the rear seat backrests.
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver, the front passenger or rear passengers,
depending on the level of equipment.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment by the combined use of the
associated buttons.
Air distribution
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
Depending on your vehicle, the controls are
accessible in the " Air conditioning" menu of
the touch screen or are grouped together on
the control panel of the centre console.
1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.
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2.Front side window demisting-defrosting
vents.
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents.
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F

T
o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen,
the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets
and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10
minutes, once or twice
a month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a
steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases
the available engine power and so
improves the towing ability. If after an extended stop in sunshine, the
interior temperature is very high, first air
the passenger compartment for a few
moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of the
passenger compartment (reduction of
allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly
as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.
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Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t,
refer to the corresponding section.
Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates only with
the engine running.
Temperature adjustment
F Turn thumbwheel 1 from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the temperature to your liking.
Air flow adjustment
F Turn thumbwheel 2 to obtain a comfortable air f low. F

I
f you place thumbwheel 2 at position
0 (off), thermal comfort will no longer
be controlled. A slight flow of air can
still be felt, resulting from the for ward
movement of the vehicle.
Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
The air distribution can be adapted by
combining the corresponding buttons.
Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
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l
ower the temperature, in summer,
-

i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air sooner, you can use
recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
a i r.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Manual air conditioning
(Touch screen)
The manual air conditioning system operates
with the engine running.
Press the " Air conditioning " menu
button to display the system controls
page.
F

P

ress button 4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
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Temperature adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 1 to decrease or increase the value.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 2 to increase or decrease the speed of the air booster fan.
The symbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to a minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
These buttons are used to arrange
the distribution of air in the passenger
compartment by combining several air outlets. Windscreen.
Central and side air vents. Footwells.
The air distribution can be adapted by using
several buttons: illumination of the indicator
lamp confirms the presence of fan boosted air
in the direction indicated, the indicator lamp
being off indicates the absence of fan boosted
air in the direction indicated.
For a uniform distribution of air in the
passenger compartment, the three buttons can
be activated simultaneously.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
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 button 4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is inhibited. Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, condensation).
To obtain cool air sooner, you can use
recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
a i r.
Dual-zone automatic
air conditioning (Touch
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.
1. Temperature.
2. A ir f low.
3. Air distribution.
4. Air conditioning on/off.
5. Automatic comfort programme.
6. Access to the secondary page.
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Press the "Air conditioning " menu
button to display the controls for the
air conditioning system.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature.
F

P
ress one of the buttons 1 to increase or
decrease the air flow.
The 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.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press the button 5 to activate/deactivate the automatic mode of the air conditioning
system.
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. It is possible to modulate the
intensity of the automatic comfort
programme by choosing one of
three mode settings offered in
a secondary page of the "
Air
conditioning " menu.
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. This setting is associated with AUTO mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the indicator for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated.
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 more quickly the required
level of comfort. The system automatically
corrects the temperature difference.
Manual control
You can manually adjust one or more of these
settings, while retaining automatic control of
the other functions:
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a
ir flow,
-
a

ir distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the " AUTO" button goes off.
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F Press the AUTO button again to activate the automatic comfort
programme again.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 2 to increase or decrease the speed of the fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
You can modulate the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three buttons.
Windscreen.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells. Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution in
the passenger compartment, all three buttons
can be pressed simultaneously.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons are off.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
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 button 4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp under the button is on,
the air conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the
air flow adjustment is set to off.
Ventilation function with the
ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can use
the ventilation system to adjust the air flow
and air distribution settings in the passenger
compartment for a duration that depends on
the battery charge. This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
"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.
The 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.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
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F Press this button to activate/deactivate the function.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
Avoid prolonged use of recirculation
of interior air – Risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
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
F Put controls 1 and 2 in the appropriately marked position and press the "windscreen
and side windows" button 3 .
F

P
ress button 4 for air conditioning; the
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
With manual or dual-zone
automatic air conditioning
(with the touch screen)
F Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as
possible.
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 stop, press this button again or on
" AUTO ".
The system is reactivated with the values in use
before the deactivation.
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
This function also allows the desired
temperature in the passenger compartment to
be reached in the shortest time.
With Stop & Start, when demisting –
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
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