Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Manual — part 8

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Guide-me-home
lighting

temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.

Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting stalk.

F Another "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

Automatic illumination of headlamps

F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. the

activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.

When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. they can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.

Deactivation

F turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on; this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the top of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Activation

Manual

Switching off
the manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.

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Automatic

When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk
in the "AUTO" position), under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.

Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the "Driving
assistance" menu, then "Vehicle
settings" in the secondary page.

Exterior welcome
lighting

the remote switching on of the lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated when the lighting control
is in the "AUTO" position and the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor is low.

Switching on

F Press the open padlock on the

remote control or one of the front
door handles with Keyless entry
and Starting.

Switching off

the exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

Programming

the activation, deactivation and
choice of welcome lighting duration
are done in the "Driving assistance"
menu then "Vehicle settings".

the dipped beam headlamps and sidelamps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.

Direction
indicators

F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the

point of resistance.

F Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the

point of resistance.

Three flashes of the direction

indicators

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.

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to make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
-

the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,

-

the zones forward of the door mirrors and
rearward of the front doors.

Door mirror
spotlamps

Switching on

Switching off

they are timed to go off automatically.

Manual adjustment of
halogen headlamps

Automatic adjustment of
"Full LED" technology
headlamps

to avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the beams of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0

Driver or driver + front passenger.

-

Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers.

1

5 people.

-

5 people + a load in the boot.

2

Driver + a load in the boot.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.

this system automatically adjusts the height
of the beams from this type of headlamp,
according to the load in the vehicle, to avoid
causing a nuisance to other road users.

the system then places the headlamp beams
in the lowest position.

the initial setting is position "0".

Do not touch the "Full LeD" technology
headlamps. Risk of electrocution!
Have the system checked by a
PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Headlamp beam height adjustment

When the courtesy lamp is in this
position, the spotlamps come on
automatically:

-

when you unlock the vehicle,

-

when you switch off the ignition,

-

when you open a door,

-

when you use the remote control to locate
the vehicle.

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Wiper control stalk

Manual controls

Programming

Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-

automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

-

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.

With manual wiping
(intermittent)

With AUTO wiping

Fast wipe (heavy rain).

Normal wipe (moderate rain).

Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).

Park.

Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).

or

Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).

Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers.

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.

the wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

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Rear wiper

Park.

Intermittent wipe.

Wash-wipe (set duration).

F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards

you. the screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.

the headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving.
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position.

Windscreen and headlamp
wash

On vehicles fitted with automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.

Rear wiper selection ring:

If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.

this function is activated by default.

F Select the "Driving assistance"

menu, then "Vehicle settings".

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can be set in the touch screen.

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Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low

In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, when the fluid reservoir low level
is reached this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.

Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers

Switching on

Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place
the control stalk in another
position (Int, 1 or 2).
this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.

Switching off

the automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.

the warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.

the windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers

this position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

to maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

handle them with care,

-

clean them regularly using soapy
water,

-

avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,

-

replace them at the first signs of
wear.

F Any action on the wiper stalk within one

minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.

F to park the wiper blades again, switch on

the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

Heated windscreen and
washer jets*

* Depending on the country of sale.

In area 1, the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2, the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.

Switching on

F With the engine running, press

this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.

the period of operation depends on the
ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.

this function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.

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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps

Hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
they switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

F Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

they can operate with the ignition off.

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emergency or assistance call

If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.

PEUGEOT Connect SOS

In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green LeD and
a voice message confirm that
the call has been made to the
"PeugeOt Connect SOS" call
centre*.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
the green LeD goes off.

the green LeD remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.

"PeugeOt Connect SOS" immediately locates
your vehicle, starts communication with you in
your language**, and where necessary sends
the appropriate public emergency services**. In
countries where the service is not available, or
when the locating service has been expressly
declined, the call is sent directly to the
emergency services (112) without the vehicle
location.

** Depending on the geographical cover of

"PeugeOt Connect SOS", "PeugeOt
Connect Assistance" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the vehicle.
the list of countries covered and PeugeOt
CONNeCt services is available from dealers
or at www.peugeot.co.uk.

* Subject to the general conditions for the

service available from dealers and subject to
technological and technical limitations.

If you benefit from the PeugeOt
Connect Packs offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyPeugeOt personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.

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PEUGEOT Connect Assistance

If you purchased your vehicle outside
the PeugeOt dealer network, we
invite you to have a dealer check the
configuration of these services and, if
desired, modified to suit your wishes.
In a multi-lingual country, configuration
is possible in the official national
language of your choice.

For technical reasons and in particular
to improve the quality of "PeugeOt
CONNeCt services" services to
customers, the manufacturer reserves
the right to carry out updates to the
vehicle's on-board telematic system.

A fault with the system does not
prevent the vehicle being driven.

Press this button for more than
2 seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that
the call has been made**.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
the cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.

the red indicator lamp is on continuously:
replace the back-up battery.

the red indicator lamp flashes: replace the
back-up battery.

Operation of the system

For all countries except Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan.

For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

When the ignition is switched
on, the green LeD comes on for
3 seconds indicating that the
system is operating correctly.

the red indicator lamp flashes
then goes off: there is a system
fault.

the red indicator lamp is on
continuously: there is a system
fault.

** Depending on the geographical cover of

"PeugeOt Connect SOS", "PeugeOt
Connect Assistance" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the vehicle.
the list of countries covered and PeugeOt
CONNeCt services is available from dealers
or at www.peugeot.co.uk.

Geo-location

You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "PeugeOt
Connect SOS" and "PeugeOt Connect
Assistance" buttons, followed by a press on
"PeugeOt Connect Assistance" to confirm.

to reactivate geo-location, simultaneously
press the "PeugeOt Connect SOS" and
"PeugeOt Connect Assistance" buttons
again, followed by a press on "PeugeOt
Connect Assistance" to confirm.

In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls may not function.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.

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electronic stability control (eSC) incorporating
the following systems:
-

anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (eBFD),

-

emergency braking assistance (eBA),

-

wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,

-

dynamic stability control (DSC).

electronic stability control (eSC)

Definitions

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)

this system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
the ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
the eBFD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.

Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. this is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

the ASR system (also known as traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

Horn

F Press the central part of the steering

wheel.

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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)

the fixed illumination of this warning lamp
indicates that there is a fault with the ABS.

In emergency braking, press very
firmly and maintain this pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are approved
for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.

the vehicle retains conventional
braking. Drive carefully at moderate
speed.

When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP and ABS warning
lamps, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (eBFD).

Intelligent traction control
system

the use of snow tyres is strongly recommended
on surfaces offering low levels of adhesion.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.

Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
this system detects situations of difficult
surface grip that could make it difficult to move
off or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.

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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)

these systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation
of the engine and brakes.

this is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

the DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
the correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the assembly and
repair procedures used by PeugeOt
dealers.
to fully benefit from the effectiveness of
these systems in wintry conditions, it is
essential to fit a set of four winter tyres
to the vehicle. this will allow the vehicle
to retain a neutral behaviour.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC system, so that the wheels can spin freely
and regain grip.

Operating fault

It is however recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.

F Press the button.

this warning lamp and the indicator
lamp in the button come on: the
DSC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.

Reactivation

the system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h) (except gt and gti versions).

F Press the button again to

reactivate it manually.

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a fault
with the system.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

Activation

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

Rear seat belts

the rear seats are each fitted with a seat belt,
three-point anchorages with inertia reel and
force limiter (except for the centre rear seat).

F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F Press the red button on the buckle.
F guide the seat belt as it reels in.

the front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
this system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
the pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
the force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant,
so improving their protection.

Fastening

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From approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h), the warning lamp(s)
flash for two minutes accompanied
by an audible signal. Once these
two minutes have elapsed, the
warning lamp(s) remain on until the
driver or one or more passengers
fasten their seat belt.

Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamps

Front and rear seat belt warning
lamps

On switching on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on in the instrument
panel and the corresponding
warning lamp (2 to 6) comes on in
red in the passenger's seat belt and
front airbag warning lamp display if
the corresponding seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.

If a rear seatbelt is not fastened, the
corresponding warning lamp (4 to 6)
comes on for about 30 seconds.

1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp in the instrument
panel.

2. Front left seat belt warning lamp.
3. Front right seat belt warning lamp.
4. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
5. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

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Advice

Recommendations for children

use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer
to the corresponding section.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-

be tightened as close to the body as
possible,

-

be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,

-

be used to restrain only one person,

-

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

-

not be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.

In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
PeugeOt dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
PeugeOt dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

the driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfill their role fully.
the seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size. the seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
the lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
the upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
the inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.