2021 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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1Digital instrument panel
This head-up digital instrument panel can be
customised.
Depending on the display mode selected, some
information is hidden or presented differently.
Example with the "DIALS"
display mode:


1.Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel)
2. Remaining range (miles or km)
3. Cruise control/speed limiter settings
Display of speed limit signs
4. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h)
5. Total distance recorder (miles or km)
6. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)
7. Gear shift indicator (arrow and recommended
gear)
Selector position and gear on automatic
gearbox (Petrol or Diesel)
Driving mode selected (other than " Normal"
mode)
8. Coolant temperature indicator (°C) (Petrol or
Diesel)
9. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h) (Petrol or
Diesel)
Displays
Some lamps have a fixed location, others can
change location.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both operation and deactivation, there is only
one dedicated location.
Permanent information
In the standard display, the instrument panel
shows:
–

in fixed locations:
•


Information related to the gearbox and gear
shift indicator (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Range (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Coolant temperature indicator (Petrol or
Diesel).
•


Driving mode.
–


in variable locations:
•


Digital speedometer
.
•

T
otal distance recorder.
•

Status or alert messages displayed
temporarily

.
Optional information
Depending on the selected display mode and
active features, additional information may be
displayed:
–
Rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–


T
rip computer.
–

Driving aid functions.
–


Speed limiter or cruise control.
–


Media currently playing.
– Navigation instructions.
– Engine information (G-meters, Power-meters,
Boost,
Torque) in Sport mode.
Customising the instrument
panel
Depending on version, the appearance of the
instrument panel may be customisable (colour
and/or display mode).
Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be
shown in the official units of the country you
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
As a safety measure, these adjustments must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choosing the display colour
Depending on version, the instrument panel
display colour depends on the colour scheme
chosen in this system.
This function is set via the Settings touch screen menu.
Choosing the display mode
In each mode, specific types of information are
displayed on the instrument panel.

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If a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering, automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).

► Press this button to display and scroll through
the various display modes on the instrument
panel.
The selected display mode is automatically
applied after a few moments.
Display modes
– "DIALS": standard display of analogue and
digital speedometers, total distance recorder
and: •

fuel gauge, coolant temperature indicator
and rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–


NA
VIGATION": specific display, showing
current navigation information (map and
instructions).
–
"DRIVING": specific display, showing
information relating to active driving aid systems.
–
"MINIMAL": display with digital speedometer,
distance recorders, fuel gauge and coolant
temperature indicator.
–
"PERSONAL

1"/"PERSONAL

2": displays the
information selected by the driver in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Configuring a "PERSONAL" display mode
With PEUGEOT Connect Radio► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
► Select " Configuration ".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
With PEUGEOT Connect Nav
► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
►

Select "
OPTIONS".
► Select " Instrument panel
personalisation".
►

Select "
PERSONAL

1" or "PERSONAL

2".
►

Select the type of information using the scroll
arrows on the touch screen: •


"Default" (empty).
•

"Trip computer".
•

"Media".
•

"G-metres " (depending on version).
•

"Power meters + Boost + Torque"
(depending on version).
►

Confirm to save and exit.
The information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
The type of information selected in "PERSONAL 1" mode is not available in
"PERSONAL


2" mode.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning lamp continuously
lit
The illumination of a red or orange warning lamp
indicates the occurrence of a fault that needs
further investigation.

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1If a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering, automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution

(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
Electric parking brakeFlashing.
The electric parking brake is not applied
automatically.
The application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1) on level ground (horizontally).
–

with a manual gearbox, with a gear engaged.
–


with an automatic gearbox, with the lever in
position P

.
Then carry out (2).
12V battery charge (depending on country
of sale)
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, etc.).
Carry out (1). If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►

With the manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►
With the EA
T6 automatic gearbox, move the
gear selector to position
P
.
►
With the EA
T8 automatic gearbox, fit the
chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the door.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully closed
(speed below 6 mph [10 km/h]).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the door, together with an
audible signal.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully closed
(speed above 6 mph [10 km/h]).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Low fuel levelFixed, with the reserve level shown in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message.
When it first comes on, you have approximately
6 litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).

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Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Engine self-diagnosis system
Flashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
Carry out (2) without fail .
Fixed.
The emission control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Service
Temporarily on. One or more minor faults, for which there
is/are no specific warning lamp(s), have been
detected.
Identify the cause of the problem with the help of
the message displayed on the instrument panel.
You can deal with some problems yourself, for
example an open door or when the particle filter
is becoming saturated. For other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed.
One or more major faults, for which there
is/are no specific warning lamp(s), have been
detected.
Identify the cause of the problem with the help of
the message displayed on the instrument panel,
then carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control
lever is faulty. The automatic functions must be used at all
times and are automatically re-enabled in the
event of a control lever fault.
Carry out (2).
Flashing, when the vehicle
is started.
The parking brake has not been properly
released.
Carry out (1) and try to fully release the parking
brake using the control lever, with your foot on
the brake pedal.
If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The parking brake no longer delivers optimum
performance for parking the vehicle safely in all
circumstances.
Make the vehicle safe:
►

Park on a level surface.
►


With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►

With an automatic gearbox, with

P
selected,
place the supplied chocks against one of the
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Under-inflationFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more wheels is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.

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1Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800
km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100
km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100
km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented , or carry out
(3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting. To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
® or carry
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.
A malfunction of the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it is
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100
km)
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting
being prevented.
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from
restarting (the permitted driving limit has been
exceeded after confirmation of a malfunction of
the emissions control system).
To start the engine, carry out (2).
Distance Alert/Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
Flashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle in front.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The sensors in the driver's
seat (and/or front passenger seat, depending
on version) have detected a weight but the
corresponding seat belt has not been fastened.
Diesel engine preheatingTemporarily on. When switching on the ignition, if the
weather conditions and the engine temperature
make it necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
With

Keyless Entry and Starting, when the
warning lamp goes off, starting is immediate if
you press and hold:
–


the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
–


the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off


and then on, wait until the lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.

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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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1► Park on a level surface.
► With a manual gearbox, engage a gear .
►

With an automatic gearbox, select

P
, then
place the supplied chock against one of the
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Active Lane Departure Warning SystemFixed.
The system is deactivated or on standby.
Flashing indicator.
You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the direction
indicators.
The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory on the side of the lane marking
detected.
Fixed, accompanied by the display
of a message and an audible
signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Rear foglamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Automatic wiping
Fixed.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
Stop & StartFixed.
When the vehicle stops the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
Direction indicatorsDirection indicators with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Front foglampsFixed.
The front foglamps are lit.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated
via the touch screen (Driving
/ Vehicle menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO"
position.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the brake
Fixed.
Insufficient or no pressure on the brake
pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
running, before releasing the parking brake, to
move out of position P.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, it may be
necessary to press the brake pedal to unlock the
gearbox from mode N.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Foot on the clutchFixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START mode
is rejected because the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox EAT8Fixed.
The EAT8 automatic gearbox is locked.
The Unlock button must be pressed to unlock
the gearbox.

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Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms
of distance (kilometres or miles) and time
(months or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two
terms is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of
the vehicle:
–
The distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
–


An alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
The value indicated is calculated according to the distance covered and
the time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a
due date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km). Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel engines, combined with the
Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have serviced your vehicle yourself:
►

Switch the ignition off.



► Press and hold the button located on the end
of the lighting control stalk .
►

Without pressing the brake pedal, press the
ST

ART/STOP button once; a temporary display
window appears and a countdown begins.
►

Switch on the ignition without starting the
engine; a temporary

display window appears and
a countdown begins.
► When the display indicates =0, release the
lighting control stalk button; the spanner symbol
disappears.
If you disconnect the battery following
this operation, lock the vehicle and wait
at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.
Retrieving the service information
The service information can be accessed via the "Check/Diagnostics" button in
the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch screen.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version.)
On versions fitted with an electric gauge, the
engine oil level status is displayed on the
instrument panel for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, after the servicing
information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the display of " OIL" or by the
message "Oil level correct" (depending on the
instrument panel).