2021 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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3Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower , as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
Backrest angle

► Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar

► Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.
Electrically-adjusted
driver’s seat
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
To avoid draining the battery, carry out these adjustments with the engine
running.
Longitudinal

► Push the control forwards or backwards to
slide the seat.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Backrest angle

► Tilt the control forwards or backwards to
adjust the angle of the backrest.
Cushion height and angle

► Tilt the rear of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
►

T
ilt the front of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.

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Memorising driving
positions


System which registers the electrical settings of
the driver's seat.
Two positions can be stored and recalled, using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
Memorising a position using buttons
M/1/2
► Switch on the ignition.
► Adjust your seat.
►

Press button
M, then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has
been stored.
Memorising a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
► With the ignition on or the engine running,
press button 1 or 2 to return to the corresponding
position.
An audible signal confirms that adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats



With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
►
Use the adjustment wheel to switch on and
select the level of heating required:
0:Off.
1:Low

.
2:Medium.
3:High.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Electric lumbar
adjustment
(with electric seat)

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► Press the control to obtain the desired level
of lumbar support.
Massage function
(with electric seat)
Activation / Deactivation

► Press this button. Its indicator lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour
.
During this time, massage is performed in 6
cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour the function is deactivated, the
indicator lamp goes off.
Deactivate the massage function by pressing this
button, its indicator lamp goes off.
This function provides lumbar massage to the persons in front; it only operates when the
engine is running as well as in the STOP mode
of the Stop & Start system.
Adjustment of intensity

► Press this button to adjust the intensity
of the massage.
T
wo levels of massage are available.
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , lower the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►


Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror providing
the lateral rearward vision necessary for
overtaking or parking.

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They can also be folded for parking in narrow
spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors
operates with the engine running, by
switching on the heated rear screen.
For more information on Demisting and
defrosting the rear screen, refer to the
associated section.
Adjustment

► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to the central position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce "blind spots".
Objects that you see in the mirrors are in fact
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to correctly
judge the distance of vehicles approaching
from behind.
Folding
► From outside: lock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the " Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
►

From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control

A in the central position rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A.
Unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the " Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
►

From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control

A in the central position rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlights of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
► Adjust the mirror so that the mirror is directed
correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position


► Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between day and night use by means
of a sensor measuring the light coming from the
rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror

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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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Folding down the seat from
the boot
Each part of the bench seat (1/3 or 2/3) has its
own control for unlocking the backrest from the
boot.


► Check that nothing might prevent the
backrest from folding down (seatbelts, etc.) and
that
no object might impede the seat’s movement
(both above and below it).
►

Place the head restraints in their lowest
position.


► Pull the control from the boot; the backrest
folds down onto the seat cushion.
Folding the seat from the
rear


► Check that nothing might prevent the
backrest from folding down and that no object
might
impede the seat’s movement (both above
and below it). ►

Move the corresponding front seat forwards
if necessary
.
►
Check the correct position of the seatbelt on
the side of the seat backrest.
►

Place the head restraints in their lowest
position.


► Pull the control 1 towards the front, the
backrest folds down onto the seat cushion.
Repositioning the seat

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3► Return the seat backrest to the upright
position and lock it in place.
►

Check that the red indicator
, located next to
control 1, is no longer visible.
►

Refit the head restraints or raise them into
position.
When returning the rear seat into
position, be sure not to trap the seatbelts
and ensure their buckles are correctly
positioned.
Outer rear seat head
restraints
These have just one position for use (up) and
one position for storage (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable.


To remove a head restraint:
► pull the head restraint fully upwards,
►

then, press lug
A.
The central head restraint cannot be adjusted.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and
correctly adjusted.
Interior fittings

1. Glove box with air vent for cooling.

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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.