2021 Peugeot 308 warning

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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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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Overview
1.Bonnet release
2. Dashboard fuses
3. Courtesy lamp
Warning lamps display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
Interior ambience lighting
Interior rear view mirror
Emergency and assistance call buttons
4. 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 socket
9. Horn
10. Digital instrument panelSteering-mounted controls
1.Exterior lighting control stalks/Direction
indicators
2. Wipers/Screenwash/Trip computer control
stalk
3. Audio volume controls/Choice of instrument
panel display mode
4. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive Cruise Control
Side control bar

1.Deactivation/Reactivation of DSC and ASR
(GTi version) 2.
Deactivation/Reactivation of Stop & Start
3. Deactivation/Reactivation of Active Lane
Departure Warning System
4. Deactivation of the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring alarm
5. Headlamp beam height adjustment wheel
Central control bar
1.Hazard warning lamps switch
2. Locking/unlocking from inside control

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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: