Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Manual — part 11

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Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.

Deactivating automatic operation

In some situations, such as very cold weather
or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be
necessary to deactivate automatic operation of
the system.
F Start the engine.
F Apply the parking brake with the control

lever, if it is released.

F take your foot off the brake pedal.
F Push and hold the control lever in the

release direction for at least 10 seconds
and no more than 15 seconds.

F Release the control lever.
F Press and hold the brake pedal.
F Pull the control lever in the apply direction

for 2 seconds.

Deactivation of the automatic functions
is confirmed by illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.

F Release the control lever and the brake

pedal.

From this point, the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.

Emergency braking

the emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation.

In the event of a failure of the brake pedal or
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken
ill, under instruction), a continuous pull on the
control lever will brake the vehicle. Braking
takes place while the control lever is being
pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever is
released.
the ABS and DSC systems provide stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.

If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.

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Operating faults

the various alert situations are described in this table.
In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situation

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and this
warning lamp.

-

Automatic release is not available.

-

If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on acceleration
when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps.

-

Back-up braking does not have full power.

-

If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration
when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps.

-

Automatic application is not available: use the control lever.

-

the electric parking brake can only be used manually.

-

If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed on
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual
release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps.

-

If manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.

-

the automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.

-

You can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.

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Situation

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps.

the parking brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.
When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel.

If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:
F park on a level surface,
F engage a gear,
F if possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps.

-

the parking brake does not have its full performance to securely hold the vehicle
in all situations.

You should make your vehicle safe:
-

park on a level surface,

-

engage a gear,

-

if possible, fit a wheel chock.

Call on a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
the flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking
brake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake,
using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.

Display of the message "Battery fault" and this warning
lamp.

-

the state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the
vehicle in a safe place.

-

Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to
release the parking brake, call on a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It only operates when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,

-

particular conditions on a slope are met,

-

the driver’s door is closed.

this hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal.

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

Operating fault

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. then check that the
parking brake indicator lamp is on (but
not flashing) in the instrument panel.

If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

With a manual gearbox, if you are in first gear
or neutral.

With an automatic gearbox, if you are in
position D or M.

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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

-

press the clutch pedal.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5

th

or

6

th

gear

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

-

press the clutch pedal.

5-speed manual
gearbox

F With the clutch pedal fully down, place the

gear lever in neutral.

F Push the gear lever to the right then

backwards.

Engaging reverse
gear

Engaging reverse
gear

F Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

F Move the lever fully to the right to engage

5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3

rd

or 4

th

gear by

mistake).

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gear shift indicator

T he gear engagement recom mendations
must not be considered compulsory.
This is because the confi guration of the
road, traffic density and safety remai n
important factors in the choice of the best
gear.
the gear shift indicator system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.

-

You are in third gear.

example:

-

You press the accelerator pedal.

-

the system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.

the information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow
may be accompanied by the recommended
gear.

the system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (gradient, load, ...)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
the system never suggests:
-

engaging first gear,

-

engaging reverse gear.

-

changing down.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears.
You can follow this instruction without going
through the intermediate gears.

this function cannot be deactivated.

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Automatic gearbox

Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
two driving modes are offered:
-

automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
● with the sport programme for a more

dynamic style of driving

● or the snow programme to improve

driving when traction is poor

-

manual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.

1. "S" (sport) programme switch.
2. "

T" (snow) programme switch.

Gear selection gate

P. Park.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.

-

Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.
-

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.

N. Neutral.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.

-

Starting the engine.

D. Automatic operation.

M.+ / - Manual operation
Sequential changing of the six gears.
F Pull towards the + sign and release to

change up through the gears.

or
F Push towards the - sign and release to

change down through the gears.

Steering mounted controls*

Pull on the right-hand steering mounted
control paddle to change up.

the steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.

* Depending on version.

Pull on the left-hand steering mounted control
paddle to change down.

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When you move the gear selector in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding symbol
appears in the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Drive (automatic operation)
S. Sport programme
T. Snow programme
1 to 6. gear engaged during manual operation
-.

Invalid value during manual operation

Displays in the instrument panel

Moving off

F With your foot on the brake,

select position P or N.

If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate.

When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

F Start the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
F With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F Release the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to automatic mode.

F Select position R, D or M.
F gradually release the brake pedal.
the vehicle moves off.

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Automatic operation

Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

Sport and snow programmes

these two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

S appears in the instrument panel.

Snow "

T"

F Press the "T" switch, after starting the engine.
the gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
this programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

T appears in the instrument panel.

Return to automatic operation

F At any time, press the button selected (S or

"

T") again at any time to quit the programme

engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.

Creep function (moving
without using the
accelerator)

this function provides great flexibility in
manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when
parking, in traffic jams, …).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D, M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
For your safety, this function will be activated
only if you press the brake pedal when
changing from forward drive to reverse.
It is deactivated on opening the driver's door.
Closing the door then pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal reactivates the function.

Never leave children inside the vehicle
without supervision when the engine is
running.

If you vehicle has the Dynamic pack, refer to
the corresponding section which supplements
sport mode.

F Select position D for automatic changing

of the six gears.

the gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration, without touching
the gear selector press the accelerator pedal
down fully (kick-down). the gearbox changes
down automatically or maintains the gear
selected until the maximum engine speed is
reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

Sport "S"

F Press the "S" switch, after starting the engine.
the gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

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F Select position M for sequential changing

of the six gears.

F Pull towards the + sign and release to

change up a gear.

F Push towards the - sign and release to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
the sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

Manual operation

Invalid value during manual
operation

this symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle

If the selector lever is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F Return the selector lever to

position P; the audible signal stops
and the message disappears.

With the ignition on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.

Operating fault

In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode
and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a substantial
knock when changing from P to R and from N to R.
this will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

You risk damaging the gearbox:
-

if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

-

if you force the lever from position P
to another position when the
battery is flat.

to reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the selector lever at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

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Dynamic pack (Driver Sport Pack)

this pack conditions:
-

the visual ambience, with specific back-
lighting for the instrument panel,

-

the acoustic ambience of the engine,

-

the power assistance for the steering,

-

the acceleration,

-

the information to the driver in the
instrument panel on dynamic settings.

this function is only available when
Park Assist is not selected and snow
mode in the automatic gearbox is not
selected.
If Park Assist is switched on, this
automatically deactivates the function.

Activation

F Press the end of the wiper control stalk to

display in the instrument panel the different
information on dynamic settings.

F Press and hold the button until the back-

lighting in the instrument panel changes.

the LeD in the button stays on.

Display

F Press repeatedly to go from one screen to

another.

If the LeD flashes, activation is not
possible (for example if Park Assist
or snow mode is selected) and so
the back-lighting returns to its normal
mode.
If the LeD continues flashing for a long
time, contact a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

With an automatic gearbox, gear
changes are faster.

the telemetry data (longitudinal and
lateral acceleration, power produced,
turbocharger pressure, ...) are given as
an indication only.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

-

With a manual gearbox, with the speed
below 12 mph (20 km/h) or with the vehicle
stationary (depending on the engine), when
you put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal.

Never refuel with the engine in StOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, StOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
the Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
for example, braking, power steering...
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.

A time counter calculates the
time spent in StOP mode during
a journey.

the Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - StOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
the engine restarts automatically - StARt
mode - as soon as you want to move off.
the restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)

-

With an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake
pedal or place the gear selector lever in
position N.

It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.

the "ECO" warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:

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Special cases: STOP mode not
available

StOP mode is not invoked principally when:
-

the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or
down),

-

the driver's door is open,

-

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

-

the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start by the
driver,

-

the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

-

the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

-

demisting is active,

-

some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Going into engine START mode

-

With a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.

-

With an automatic gearbox:
● gear selector in position D or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M,

● or when you engage reverse.

StARt mode is invoked automatically when:
-

you open the driver's door,

-

you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

-

the speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,

-

the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,

-

the electric parking brake is being applied,

-

some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

the "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:

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Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system, this
warning lamp comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in StOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
Depending on version, an alert message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
lever in position N and put your foot on the
brake pedal.
You must switch off the ignition, then start the
engine again.

the Stop & Start system requires
a 12 V battery of a special specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a PeugeOt dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on
the 12 V battery, refer to the
corresponding section.

If the system has been deactivated
in StOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
this is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message.

Deactivation / Reactivation

the system is reactivated automatically
at every new engine start by the driver.

Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
the system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message.

Opening the bonnet

Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section.

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to StARt
mode.

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Memorising speeds

Memorising

this function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or the
cruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems. By default, some speed settings are already memorised.

F Select the system for which you want to

memorise new speed settings:

this function is accessible in the touch screen.

F enter the new value using the numerical

keypad and confirm.

F Confirm to save the modification and quit

the menu.

● speed limiter

or

F Press the button corresponding to the

speed setting you want to modify.

Touch screen

F Select "Speed settings" in the

"Driving assistance" menu.

● cruise control.

As a safety measure, the driver must
carry out these operations when
stationary.

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Steering mounted controls

6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8. Programmed speed setting.

Speed limiter "LIMIt"

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

the speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Once the programmed speed limit is reached,
additional pressure on the accelerator pedal
has no effect.

1. Select speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease programmed speed.
3. Increase programmed speed.
4. Speed limiter on / pause.
5. Display the list of memorised speeds (on

versions with touch screen tablet).

Displays in the instrument panel

Switching on the speed limiter requires
a programmed speed of at least 20 mph
(30 km/h).
the speed limiter is paused by operation of the
control.
the programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly
beyond the point of resistance.
to return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle
returns to the programmed speed limit.

the programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on Memorising
speeds, refer to the corresponding
section.