
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 301.
This document contains the key information and recommendations you
will need to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety. We strongly
recommend familiarising yourself with it, as well as the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide.
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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1Dashboard instrumentsInstrument panel 7
Warning and indicator lamps 7
Indicators 10
Distance recorders 11
Setting the date and time 12
Trip computer 12
2AccessRemote control / Key 15
Central locking 16
Back-up procedures 17
Doors 18
Boot 18
Alarm 19
Electric windows 20
3Ease of use and comfortFront seats 21
Rear bench seat 22
Steering wheel adjustment 23
Mirrors 23
Heating and Ventilation 24
Air conditioning, manual (without
display screen)
25
Electronic air conditioning (with
display screen)
26
Front demisting - defrosting 27
Demisting/de-icing the rear screen and/or
the door mirrors 28
Interior fittings 28
Courtesy lamps 30
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 31
Direction indicators 32
Headlamp beam height adjustment 33
Wiper control stalk 33
Changing a wiper blade 34
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 35
Hazard warning lamps 35
Horn 36
Electronic stability control (ESC) 36
Seat belts 37
Airbags 39
Child seats 41
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 43
ISOFIX child seats 45
Child lock 48
6DrivingDriving recommendations 49
Starting-switching off the engine 51
Parking brake 52
Hill start assist 52
5-speed manual gearbox 53
6-speed manual gearbox 53
6-speed automatic gearbox 54
Gear shift indicator 56
Stop & Start 56
Tyre under-inflation detection 58
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
60
Speed limiter 61
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 62
Cruise control 63
Rear parking sensors 64
Reversing Camera 65
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 67
Refuelling 67
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 68
Snow chains 68
Energy economy mode 69
Towing device 69
Very cold climate screen 70
Roof bars 70
Bonnet 71
Engine compartment 72
Checking levels 73
Checks 74
Free-wheeling 76
Advice on care and maintenance 76
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 79
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 79
Tool kit 79
Spare wheel 80
Changing a bulb 83
Fuses 87
12 V battery 88

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2Remote control / Key
Remote control function
The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
–
Unlocking/Locking the vehicle.
–
Unlocking and partial opening of the boot.
–
Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–
Locating the vehicle.
–
Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking/locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Using the remote control built-in key, you can
perform the following operations (depending on
version):
–
Unlocking/Locking the vehicle.
–
Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–
Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–
Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–
Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
Unfolding / Folding the key
► Press this button to unfold or fold the key .
The remote control may be damaged if
you do not press the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking is activated by default.With the audio system, the setting for
complete or selective boot unlocking is
made in the Personalisation-Configuration
menu.
With the touch screen, selective
unlocking can be configured from
the Driving/Vehicle menu.
Complete unlocking
► Press the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
► Press the unlocking button.
►
Press it
again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Unlocking and partial opening of the
boot
► Press this button for more than one
second to unlock the boot. The boot
opens slightly.
This action unlocks the vehicle first.

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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the
lighting of the direction indicators.
An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be activated after 45
seconds.
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 be reactivated automatically.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
► Press the closed padlock button on
the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lights and the
direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.
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.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition 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.
Central locking
Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking from the outside
When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, the button is deactivated.
►
After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.

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2Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►
Press the button until an audible signal is
heard and/or a message appears on the screen.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control
Go to 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, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–
Remote control malfunction.
–
V
ehicle battery discharged.
–
V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the door lock to lock or unlock
the door.
Passenger doors
► On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
► Remove the black cap on the edge of the
door , using the key.
►
Insert the key into the opening without forcing
and then turn the assembly
.
►
Remove the key and refit the cap.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►
Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►
Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity
. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.

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This equipment contains a button type battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted
into a part of the body, seek immediate
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close
properly, stop using the product and keep it
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or leaking of
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment
where the temperature is extremely high or
where the pressure is extremely low due to
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
► Switch the ignition off.
► T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
►
Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
►
Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the key , pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
The interior opening control on a rear door does not work if the child lock is on.
For more information on the Child Lock, refer
to the corresponding section.
Boot
Opening
Releasing the boot from the inside

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The alarm is deactivated: the indicator lamp goes off.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and
flashing of the direction indicators for thirty
seconds.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control, rapid flashing of the
indicator lamp informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. Upon ignition,
this flashing stops immediately.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
► Lock the vehicle using the key .
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
►
Unlock the vehicle using the key .
►
Open the door; this sets off the alarm.
►
Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed
lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button
indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric windows
Model with front window controls
Model with front and rear window controls
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear 5.
Deactivating the rear electric window
controls.
Deactivating the rear controls for the
rear electric windows
For your children's safety, press control 5
to deactivate the controls for the rear
electric windows, irrespective of their positions.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.

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Ease of use and comfort
Courtesy lamps
1.Courtesy lamps
2. Front reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy
lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–
when the vehicle is unlocked.
–
when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
–
when a door is opened.
–
when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–
when the vehicle is locked.
–
when the ignition is switched on.
–
30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–
With
the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
–
In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–
With the engine running, unlimited.
Reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Do not place anything against the
courtesy lamps.