2018 Peugeot 308 brake light

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Instruments and controls1
Bonnet release
2
Dashboard fuses
3
Courtesy lamp
Warning lamp display for
seat belts and front passenger airbag
Interior ambient lighting
Rear view mirror
Emergency and assistance call buttons
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Monochrome screen with audio system
Touch screen with PEUGEOT Connect
Radio or PEUGEOT Connect Nav
5
Air conditioning controls
6
Stop & Start button
Gearbox controls
Driver Sport Pack
7
Manual parking brake
Electric parking brake
8
USB port
9
Horn
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Instrument panel
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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
Eco- driving
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. When
accelerating, change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
favour automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you to engage
the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or
automatic gearbox, this indicator appears only
in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening
the windows and air vents before using the air
conditioning.
Above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the windows and
leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (sunroof blind, window blinds, etc.).
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when
the ambient light level does not require their
use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls
when not required, if they are not automatically
controlled.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
If you need to brake in an emergency,
press the brake pedal ver y firmly and
keep the pressure applied.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation
of the engine and brakes.This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation/reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
With audio system and GT/GTi versions
F

P
ress this button to deactivate
the DSC and ASR.
With touch screen, except GT/GTi versions F

Sel
ect "Traction control" in the
Driving functions menu of the
touch screen to deactivate the
ASR.
Malfunction
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination
of this warning lamp in the instrument panel,
the display of a message as well as the
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button.
Reactivate the system(s) when grip conditions
allow.
The system(s) reactivate(s) automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
31
mph (50 km/h) (except GT and GTi versions).
Below 31
mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it /
them manually.
With audio system and GT/GTi versions
F
P
ress this button again to
reactivate the DSC and ASR.
With touch screen, except GT/GTi versions F

Sel
ect "Traction control" again
in the Driving functions menu
of the touch screen to reactivate
the function.
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ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by PEUGEOT dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control (ESC) must not
have any faults.
If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in
the movement of the trailer at speeds between
37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts
on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if
necessary, reduces the engine power to slow
down the vehicle.
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
To ensure complete safety while driving with
a To w b a r d e v i c e , refer to the corresponding
section.
Malfunction
Should a fault occur with the system,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal.
If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The trailer stability assist system
offers increased safety in normal
driving conditions, provided that the
recommendations on towing a trailer are
obser ved. It must not encourage the driver
to take additional risks, such as towing
a trailer in adverse operating conditions
(overloading, failure to obser ve the trailer
nose weight, worn or under-inflated tyres,
faulty braking system, etc.), or to drive at
too high a speed.
In certain cases, the swaying of the trailer
may not be detected by the ESC system,
particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor sur faces,
the system may not be able to prevent
sudden swaying of the trailer.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, taking a break every two
hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.) – Risk of fire!Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P
, depending on
the type of gearbox.
In case of towing
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
- c heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start function,
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rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6
mph (10 km/h),
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o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity
to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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F If this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section. Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents
the engine being started by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
when you purchased your vehicle.
Starting/Switching off the
engine, remote control
key
Place the gear lever into neutral.
Ignition switch
1.Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
Starting with the key
The parking brake must be applied.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, in mode P or N ,
fully depress the brake pedal.
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Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
Starting/Switching off the
engine, "
K

eyless Entry
and Starting"
Starting
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
(Read the warning for Diesel versions.)
For Diesel vehicles , in sub-zero
temperatures the engine will not
start until the pre-heater warning
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, press down on the brake
or clutch pedal until the warning
lamp goes off, without pressing
the "START/STOP" button again,
until the engine starts and runs. The presence of the "
K

eyless Entry
and Starting" system electronic key is
crucial in the recognition zone. For safety
reasons, do not leave this zone while the
engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move the
electronic key into the zone to be able to
start the engine.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel. In some circumstances,
it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
slightly while pressing the "START/STOP"
button to assist unlocking of the steering
column; a message warns you when this
is needed.
With Petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations for
anything up to 2
minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).
F

P
lace the electronic key inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
F
I
f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F
I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
from mode P or N , fully depress the brake
pedal.
F
P
ress the "
START/STOP " button.
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Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F W ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic
key inside the vehicle, pressing the " S TA R T/
STOP " button, without pressing any of the
pedals , allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting, etc.).
F

P
ress the " START/STOP " button, the
instrument panel comes on but the engine
does not start.
F

P
ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of
charge in the battery.
Key not detected
Back-up starting Back-up switch-off
If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
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o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
about five seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about five
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not
lock.
Key left in the ignition
You will be warned by a message if the
electronic key is still in the reader on
opening the driver's door.
If the electronic key is in the recognition zone
and your vehicle does not start after pressing
the "START/STOP" button:
F

P

lace the electronic key in the reader.
F

I

f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F

I

f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then fully
depress the brake pedal. F

P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
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