2021 Peugeot 308 key

Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 308.
This document presents the key information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety. We strongly
recommend familiarising yourself with this document and the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide.
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The descriptions and illustrations are for guidance only.
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equipment and accessories without having to update this document.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this Han is
passed on to the new owner.
Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Environmental protection feature
Left-hand drive vehicle
Right-hand drive vehicleLocation of equipment/button indicated using a
black area

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Contents





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Overview
Labels 4
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Eco-driving
1Instruments
Digital instrument panel 7
Warning and indicator lamps 8
Indicators 14
Manual test 17
Total distance recorder 17
Lighting dimmer 17
Trip computer 18
2Access
Electronic key with remote control function
and built-in key, 19 Keyless Entry and Starting 21
Back-up procedures 23
Doors 25
Boot 25
Alarm 26
Electric windows 28
3Ease of use and comfort
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit 30
Front seats 30
Steering wheel adjustment
33
Mirrors 33
Rear seats (saloon) 35
Rear seats (SW) 35
Interior fittings 37
Front armrest 38
Boot fittings (hatchback) 40
Boot fittings (SW) 40
Warning triangle (stowing) 41
Heating and Ventilation 42
Manual air conditioning 43
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 44
Front demisting - defrosting 46
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 47
Panoramic sunroof 47
Courtesy lamps 48
Interior ambient lighting 49
4Lighting and visibility
Exterior lighting control stalk 50
Automatic illumination of headlamps 51
Automatic headlamp dipping 52
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 53
Direction indicators 53
Headlamp beam height adjustment 54
Wiper control stalk 54
Changing a wiper blade 56
Automatic wipers 56
5Safety
General safety recommendations 58
Hazard warning lamps 58
Emergency or assistance call
59
Horn 61
Electronic stability control (ESC) 62
Seat belts 64
Airbags 66
Child seats 68
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 70
ISOFIX child seats 74
Child lock 79
6Driving
Driving recommendations 81
Starting/switching off the engine 82
Manual parking brake 85
Electric parking brake 86
Hill start assist 89
5-speed manual gearbox 89
6-speed manual gearbox 90
Automatic gearbox EAT6 90
Automatic gearbox EAT8 93
Driver Sport Pack 96
Gear efficiency indicator 97
Stop & Start 97
Under-inflation detection 99
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
100
Speed Limit Recognition and
Recommendation
102
Speed limiter 104
Cruise control 106
Adaptive Cruise Control 107
Active Safety Brake with Distance Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
11 2
Distraction detection
11 4
Active Lane Keeping Assistance 11 5
Blind Spot Monitoring 11 9

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Instruments
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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2Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key,
Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
–
unlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
–


remote switching on of lighting,
–


activating/deactivating the alarm,
–


locating the vehicle,
–


immobilising the vehicle.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central locking/unlocking of the
vehicle using the door lock and the starting and
switching off of the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked or unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, central locking, battery

, etc. For
more information on the Back-up procedures,
refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–

unlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle.
–


activation/deactivation of the mechanical child
lock.
–


activation/deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


back-up door locking.
–


switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
W

ithout Keyless Entry and Starting


► To unfold or fold the key, press the button.
With Keyless Entry and Starting


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Unlocking/locking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
At the same time, depending on your version,
the door mirrors unfold/fold.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is
deactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
Unlocking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press one of these buttons to
unlock the vehicle.
With the key
► Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards
the front of the vehicle to unlock.
If your vehicle has an alarm, it will not be
deactivated. Opening a door will trigger the

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Keyless Entry and
Starting


This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the
electronic key in the recognition zone “A” around
the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
At the same time, depending on your version,
the door mirrors unfold/fold.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is
deactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
alarm, but this will stop when the ignition is
switched on.
Selective unlocking of the
vehicle
Complete unlocking is activated by default.
This setting is done in the Vehicle / Driving
menu, then Driving functions and Vehicle
access .
Use this button for access to additional
information.
With the remote control
► To unlock the driver's door only,
press this button once.
–

T

o unlock the other doors and the boot,
press this button again.
Selective unlocking of the
boot
Complete unlocking is activated by default.
This setting is done in the Vehicle / Driving
menu, then Driving functions and Vehicle
access .
– Press this button to unlock the boot.
Use this button for access to additional
information.
Locking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press this button to lock the vehicle
completely .
Maintaining the locking action (key or remote
control) automatically closes the windows.
With the key
► Turn the key towards the rear of the
vehicle to lock the vehicle completely.
If your vehicle has an alarm, this will not be
activated.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
► Press this button.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
Remote operation of lighting
A short press on this button switches on the lighting remotely (sidelamps, dipped
beam headlamps and number plate lamps).
A second press before this time comes to an end
cancels lighting from a distance.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central control
button.
For this reason, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
With the remote control
► Press this button to lock the vehicle
completely .
–

Within five seconds, press this button again to
deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed
illumination of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
With the key
► Turn the key in the driver's door lock towards
the rear to lock the vehicle completely.
►

T
urn the key towards the rear again within
five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.

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2 Keyless Entry and
Starting


This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the
electronic key in the recognition zone “A” around
the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
At the same time, depending on your version,
the door mirrors unfold/fold.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is
deactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
Complete unlocking

► With the electronic key on your person and in
recognition zone A
, pass your hand behind the
door handle of a front door to unlock the vehicle,
then pull the handle to open the door.
Selective unlocking
When selective unlocking of the driver's door is
activated:
►

With the electronic key in the driver side
zone, pass your hand behind the driver

’s door
handle to unlock only the driver’s door, then pull
on the handle to open the door.
►

With the electronic key in the passenger side
zone,

pass your hand behind the front passenger
door handle to unlock the whole vehicle, then
pull on the handle to open the door.
When boot unlocking only is activated:
►

With the electronic key in the recognition
zone

A, press the boot unlocking control to
unlock just the tailgate, then raise the tailgate.
Complete unlocking is activated by default.
This can be set via the Vehicle/Driving menu,
then Driving functions and Vehicle access.
Use this button to access additional
information.
Locking



► With the key in recognition zone A , press
with a finger or thumb on one of the front door
handles (at the markings) to lock the vehicle or
press the tailgate locking control.
Maintain pressure with your finger or thumb until
the windows close completely.
Ensure that no one is preventing the
closing of the windows.
Be aware of children when operating the
windows.

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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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2When 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.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys
in your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key
Total unlocking/locking of
the vehicle with the key
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– remote control cell battery flat,
– remote control fault,
–

vehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the remote
control cell battery

.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.
►

Insert the key in the door lock barrel.
►


T
urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
►

T
urn the key rearwards again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– central locking fault,
–

battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Front left- or right-hand door
► Insert the key in the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.