Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Instruction

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats

In accordance with european legislation, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

Weight of the child / indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

up to approx.

6 months

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

up to approx. 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From approx. 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Cot

rearward facing

forward facing

ISOFIX size category

Front passenger seat

Not ISOFIX

Hatchback

Outer rear seats

IL-SU

(a+b)

IL-SU

(c)

IL-SU

(a)

IL-SU

(c)

IL-SU

(a)

IUF

IL-SU

Centre rear seat

Not ISOFIX

Outer rear seats

IL-SU

(a+b)

IL-SU

(c)

IL-SU

(a)

IL-SU

(c)

IL-SU

(a)

IUF

IL-SU

Centre rear seat

Not ISOFIX

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IUF

Seat suitable for the installation of an
Isofix Universal seat, Forward facing
secured using the upper strap.

IL-SU Seat suitable for the installation of an

Isofix Semi-Universal seat either:

rearward facing fitted with an upper strap
or a support leg,

forward facing fitted with a support leg,

an infant car seat fitted with an upper strap
or a support leg.

For more information on ISOFIX
mountings and child seats and in
particular the upper strap, refer to the
corresponding section.

Seat not suitable for the installation of a
child seat of the weight group indicated.

(a) Move a seat without height adjustment

forwards by 1 notch from the mid position
forwards and backwards. A seat with
height adjustment must be in the highest
position.

(b) the installation of an infant carrier on one

of the outer seats makes use of the other
two seats impossible.

placed in the highest position. Move the
seat without height adjustment forward by
5 notches from the mid-position forwards
and backwards.

Remove and stow the head restraint
before fitting a child seat with a
backrest to a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint when the child
seat is removed.

Child lock

this mechanical system prevents opening of a
rear door using its interior control.
the control is located on the edge of each rear
door and locking is independent for each door.

Locking

F using the integral ignition key, turn the

control as far as it will go:
- to the left on the left-hand rear door,
- to the right on the right-hand rear door.

Unlocking

F using the integral ignition key, turn the

control as far as it will go:
- to the right on the left-hand rear door,
- to the left on the right-hand rear door.

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Child seats

Installing a booster
cushion

Recommendations

the legislation on carrying a child on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
the country in which you are driving.
Deactivate the passenger front airbag when
a rearward facing child seat is installed on
the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the
child would risk being seriously injured or
killed if the airbag were deployed.

For optimum installation of the forward facing
child seat, ensure that the back of the child
seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's seat, or in contact if possible.
the head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
ensure that the head restraint is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp
braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the child
seat is removed.

the incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack in
relation to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
For the installation of a child seat using a
seat belt, ensure that this is well tensioned
on the child seat and that it is holding the
child seat firmly against the seat of your
vehicle. If your front passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forward if necessary.
At the rear seats, always leave sufficient
space between the front seat and:
-

a rearward facing child seat,

the feet of a child seated in a forward
facing child seat.

For this, move the front seat forward and if
necessary straighten its backrest.

Children at the front

the chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
PeugeOt recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:
-

one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,

a child or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,

the keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.

to prevent accidental opening of the doors,
use the child lock.
take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
to protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

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Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.

Driving on flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

Important!

If you are obliged to drive through water:

check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

deactivate the Stop & Start system,

drive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

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When towing

Distribution of loads

F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.

Side wind

F take into account the increased sensitivity

to side wind.

Cooling

towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F to lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

the maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

F If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
to avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

F Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

F Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.

For more information on Weights, refer
to the corresponding section.

the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PeugeOt
towbar is used.

For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control

Put the gear lever into neutral.

Ignition switch

1.  Stop position.
2.  Ignition on position.
3.  Starting position.

Starting using the key

the parking brake must be applied.

F Insert the key in the ignition switch.

the system recognises the starting code.

F unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.

In certain circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the wheels
(if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).

F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

lever at position N or P then press the
brake pedal firmly.

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F With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without pressing
the accelerator. Once the engine starts,
release the key.

F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2, ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.

F Wait until this warning lamp

goes off in the instrument panel,
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release the
key.

In wintry conditions, the period of illumination
of this warning lamp is extended.
When the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine running to warm up, but set
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and the durability
of the mechanical components of
your vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.

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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

Key left in the "Ignition on"
position

If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will
be switched off automatically after one hour.
to switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop), then back to
position 2 (Ignition on).

F Immobilise the vehicle.
F turn the key fully towards you to

position 1 (Stop).

F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F to lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

Switching off using the key

to facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.

When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.

F Check that the parking brake is

correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope.

● With a manual parking brake,

the lever must be pulled up.

● With an electric parking brake,

the indicator lamp in the
control lever must be on.

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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "StARt/
StOP" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "StARt/
StOP" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.

F Place the electronic key inside the vehicle,

in the recognition zone.

Starting

F Press the "START/STOP"

button.

the presence in the recognition zone of
the electronic key of the "Keyless entry
and Starting" system is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move
the electronic key into the zone to be
able to start the engine.

Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless entry and Starting"

the steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less immediately.

If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "StARt/StOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.

(Read the information on Diesel versions).

F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place

the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.

F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.

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If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

Switching off

F Immobilise the vehicle.

F With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP" button.

the engine stops and the steering column is
locked.

Ignition on
(without starting)

With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery.

With the Keyless entry and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "StARt/
StOP" button, with no action on the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
this also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting...).

F Press the "StARt/StOP" button,

the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.

F Press the button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Key not detected

When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and your vehicle does not start after
pressing the "StARt/StOP" button:
F Insert the electronic key in the reader.

Back-up starting

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When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when you
close a door or when you request switching off
the engine.

F Press the "StARt/StOP" button.
the engine starts.

Emergency switch-off

F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place

the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.

F If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

F to confirm the request to switch off the

engine, press and hold the "StARt/StOP"
button for about five seconds.

Back-up switch off

Key left in reader

You are warned by a message if the
electronic key is is still in the reader on
opening the driver's door.

In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press and hold the "StARt/StOP" button for
about five seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

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Manual parking brake

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.

When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been fully released.

Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.

Release

F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the

parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully.

Application

F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the

parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
this electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a PeugeOt dealer if required.

For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person.

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electric parking brake

Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.

Indicator lamp

this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.

the system allows the application of the
parking brake on switching off the engine and
release as the vehicle moves off.

When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.

It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.

the indicator lamp in the control lever
flashes during manual application or
release.

In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by placing a chock against one
of the wheels.

the driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.

By briefly pulling the control
lever to apply the brake,

By briefly pushing
the control lever, while
pressing the brake
pedal, to release it.

the technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment
of 15 inch wheels.

With a manual gearbox, you can
immobilise the vehicle by engaging a
gear.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Automatic release

the complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a
message.

When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.

Automatic application

Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of a
message.

With the engine stalled or in StOP
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.

With automatic operation, you can
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.

ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
the electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively as the
vehicle moves off.

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is
automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off.

With a manual gearbox: fully depress the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse;
press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox: select position D,
M or R then press the accelerator pedal.

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Label on door panel

Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the parking brake is applied: the
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed,
not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.

Application of of the parking
brake is confirmed by illumination
of the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.

Manual release

If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.

With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.

Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F press the brake pedal,
F briefly push the control lever.

Manual application

Recommendations

the area in front of the electric parking
brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.

the complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal until the doors are
closed.

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Immobilising the vehicle
with the engine running

Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.

the complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a
message.

to immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.

In very cold conditions (risk of freezing),
during recovery or in a carwash tunnel,
it is recommended that the parking
brake not be applied.

Parking the vehicle with the
parking brake released

F Switch off the ignition.

to immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.

F Switch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever.
F Switch the ignition on again, without

starting the engine.

F Release the parking brake manually by

pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake pedal.

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