2021 Peugeot 308 ECU

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Instruments
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Dynamic stability control (DSC) and Anti-
slip regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
With GTi version:
The DSC/ASR systems have been deactivated
by pressing the deactivation button.
Except GTi version:
The ASR system has been deactivated via the
Driving functions menu.
This/these system(s) is/are reactivated
automatically above 31 mph (50 km/h), except
for the GTi version, as well as when the ignition
is switched off.
To reactivate them below 31 mph (50 km/h),
depending on version, press the button again or
go to the Driving functions menu.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR regulation is activated in the
event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
AirbagsFixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is in the "ON" position.
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat
- Risk of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag(OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position.
You can install a "rearward facing" child seat,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on).
Deactivation of automatic functions (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" functions
are deactivated or faulty.
In the event of a fault, illumination of this warning
lamp is accompanied by an alert message.
Carry out (3) if automatic application/release is
no longer possible.
The parking brake can be released manually.
Automatic application (with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Automatic application is not available, the
parking brake can only be used manually.
Use the electric parking brake control lever.
If automatic release is also not available, use
manual release.
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
fault".
The parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►

Pull and hold the control lever for
approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator
lamp comes on on the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:

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Access
When transporting large loads with the
boot open, you can press this button to
lock only the doors.
When locking from inside, the door mirrors do
not fold.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
Remember to turn the steering wheel to
engage the steering lock.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central locking
button.
For this reason, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Via the doors or the tailgate:
►

Electronic key on your person in recognition
zone

A, press the door handle with one finger
(where marked) to lock the vehicle or on the
locking control located on the tailgate (on right).
►

Within five seconds, press the door handle or
the locking control on the tailgate (on right) again
to deadlock the vehicle.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
For reasons of security and protection
against theft, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are near it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your
person.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will not be reactivated
automatically.
Automatic door mirror folding and unfolding can be deactivated by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the

Keyless Entry and Starting
system’

s electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
Locking/unlocking from
inside
Automatic central locking of the doors
The doors can be locked automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To activate or deactivate this function,
press and hold the button until a message
appears on the screen.
After unlocking, if no door is opened within 30 seconds, the doors lock again
automatically.




► Press the button.
This locks and unlocks the doors and the boot.
If the vehicle is deadlocked or locked
with the remote control or the door
handles, the button is not operational. In this
case, use the key or remote control to unlock.

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Ease of use and comfort
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit

Before going out on the road and to benefit from
the ergonomic layout of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit,
adjust in the following order:
–
the height of the head restraint,
–


the seat backrest angle,
–


the seat cushion height,
–


the longitudinal position of the seat,
–


the depth and then the height of the steering
wheel,
–


the rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been
made, ensure that from your driving
position you can see the "head-up" instrument
panel clearly, over the reduced diameter
steering wheel.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upward:
► pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to click
into position.
Downward:
►

press lug
A and push the head restraint down
to the desired position.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top
of the passenger’s head.
Removing a head restraint
► Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
► Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
►

Stow the head restraint securely
.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the seat backrest.
► Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
►

Press lug
A to free the head restraint and
push it down.
►

Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of the
seat.
Manually-adjusted front
seats
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Longitudinal

► Lift the control and slide the seat forwards or
backwards.

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Ease of use and comfort
3lightens automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
Rear seats (hatchback)
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
folding backrest (1/3 - 2/3) to adapt the loading
space in the boot.
Folding the backrest

► Move the corresponding front seat forwards
if necessary .
►

Position the corresponding outer seat belt
against the backrest and fasten it.
►


Place the head restraints in their lowest
position.


► Press control 1 to release seat backrest 2.
► Fold seat backrest 2 onto cushion 3.
When folding the seat, the centre seat
belt should not be fastened but laid out
flat along the backrest.
The rear seat cushion does not fold, only the seat backrest can be folded in order
to increase loading space in the boot.
Returning the backrest into
position


► Bring seat backrest 2 back up and secure it.
► Check that the red indicator , located next to
control 1, is no longer visible.
►

Unfasten and reposition the outer seat belt on
the side of the backrest.
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
Rear seats (SW)
Folding bench seat (1/3 - 2/3) to adapt the
loading space in the boot.

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Ease of use and comfort
2.12 V accessory socket (120 W)
Observe the maximum power rating to avoid
damaging the accessory.
3. USB socket
4. Cup holder (depending on version)
5. Storage (depending on version)
6. Storage - Removable cup/can holder
Move the
support to access the cup/can
holder.
7. Front armrest
8. 220
V socket (120 W) or USB
socket
(depending on version)
Observe the maximum power rating to avoid
damaging the accessory.
Mats
Fitting

When fitting it on the driver's side, only use
the mountings present on the carpet (a "click"
indicates proper locking).
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move the
seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.
►

T
o refit it, position the mat and secure it by
pressing down.
►

Check that the mat is secured correctly
.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used.
–

Never fit one mat on top of another
.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Front armrest
The height and longitudinal position of the
armrest cover can be adjusted for greater
comfort.
Height adjustment

► Raise the cover to the required position (low ,
intermediate or high).
►

If you raise the cover slightly beyond the
high position, guide it when lowering it to the low
position.
Longitudinal adjustment

► Slide the cover fully forwards or rearwards.

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Safety
– must be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;
–

must only be used to secure one person;
–


must not show signs of tearing or fraying;
–


must not be changed or modified, in order
to avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by PEUGEOT
dealers.
Airbags
General information
System designed to help improve the safety
of the occupants sitting in the front seats and
the rear outer seats, in the event of a violent
collision. The airbags supplement the action
of the seat belts equipped with a force limiting
system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
–

In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
–


In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to
protect you in these situations.
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone
B. Side impact zone
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system makes a noise and
releases a small quantity of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags

System that protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact,
limiting the risk of head and chest injury.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag
if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their forward
movement.
* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer t\
o the corresponding section.

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Safety
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly
positioned and adjusted.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor
fix or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around
the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only
be performed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot be
ruled out when an airbag is deployed. The
airbag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause
injuries when the airbags are deployed.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could cause
injuries to the thorax or arm when the lateral
airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof, as they play a part in securing the
curtain airbags.
Child seats
The regulations on carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
–

In accordance with European regulations, all
children under the age of 12 or less than 4
ft 1

1” (150 cm) tall must travel in approved
child seats suited to their weight , on seats
fitted with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
–

Statistically
, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.
–

Children weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rear facing" position, whether in
the front or rear of the vehicle.
It is recommended that children travel
on the rear seats of the vehicle:
– ‘rear facing’ up to the age of 3,
– ‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
Advice
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.

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Safety
5It is recommended that children travel
on the rear seats of the vehicle:
–

‘rear facing’ up to the age of 3,
–

‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
Advice
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
Use a booster seat with backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
–

a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,
–


a child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
–


the keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.
Child seat at the rear
"Forward facing" or "Rearward
facing"




► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the "forward facing" child seat or the
"rearward facing" child seat itself do not touch
the vehicle's front seat.
►

V
erify that the backrest of the "forward facing"
child seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's rear seat, and is ideally in contact
with it.
Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat .