Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Instruction — part 7

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the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.

Air conditioning On / Off

Switching on

Switching off

the air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to
off.

F Press this button, its indicator

lamp comes on.

It enables you to:
-

lower the temperature, in summer,

-

increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.

F Press this button again, its

indicator lamp goes off.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).

to obtain cool air more quickly, you can use
interior air recirculation for a few moments.
then return to the intake of exterior air.

Dual-zone digital air conditioning
(touch screen)

this air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic
according to the temperature in the passenger
compartment and the temperature setting.

Temperature adjustment

the driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature.

F Press one of these buttons to

increase the value.

the value displayed corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
It is recommended that you avoid a
difference between the left and right setting
of more than 3.

Press the button for the "Air
conditioning" menu to display the
controls for the air conditioning
system.

F Press one of these buttons to

decrease the value.

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In cold conditions and when the engine
is cold, to limit distribution of cold air
in the passenger compartment, the
air flow will change gradually until the
comfort setting is reached.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value setting, there
is no need to alter the value displayed
in order to reach the required level
of comfort more quickly. the system
automatically corrects the temperature
difference.

this setting is associated with AutO mode
only. However, on deactivation of AutO mode,
the indicator for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AutO
mode if deactivated.

When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way depending on
the comfort level you have selected.

F Press the "AUTO" button

to activate or deactivate the
automatic mode of the air
conditioning system.

Automatic comfort programme

to change the current setting, shown by the
green indicator lamp, press the button for the
desired mode:

"Soft": provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow.

"Normal": offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature
and quiet operation (default setting).

"Fast": provides strong and effective
air flow.

It is possible to modulate the intensity
of the automatic comfort programme
by choosing one of three mode
settings offered in the secondary
page of the "Air conditioning"
menu.

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You can modulate the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three buttons.

Air flow adjustment

Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

Air distribution adjustment

F Press one of these buttons

to increase or decrease the
speed of the booster fan.

the air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively in relation to the quantity of air
wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
"OFF" is displayed alongside the fan.

Windscreen.

Footwells.

Centre and side vents.

each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function. the indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution in
the passenger compartment, all three buttons
can be pressed simultaneously.

Resuming manual control

You can manually adjust one or more settings,
while retaining automatic control of the other
functions:
-

air flow,

-

air distribution.

F Press the "AUTO" button again

to activate the automatic comfort
programme again.

As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the "AUTO" button goes off.

In AutO mode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons are off.

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"Mono" function

the comfort setting for the passenger's side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).

From the secondary page of the "Air
conditioning" menu:

F Press this button to activate /

deactivate the "Mono" function.

the indicator lamp in the button
is on when the function is
activated.

the function is deactivated automatically when
the passenger uses their temperature setting
buttons.

It allows you:
-

in summer, to lower the temperature,

-

in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.

Switching off

Switching on

Air conditioning On / Off

the air conditioning is designed to
operate efficiently in all seasons, with
the windows closed.

Ventilation with "ignition
on" function

With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation
system and access the "Air conditioning"
menu to adjust the air flow and air
distribution in the passenger compartment.
this function is available for a few minutes,
depending on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle.

this function does not activate the air
conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in the
engine to warm the passenger compartment
using the temperature setting buttons.

F Press the "A/C" button to activate the air

conditioning.

When the indicator lamp under the button is on,
the air conditioning function is activated.
the air conditioning cannot operate when the
air flow is set to off.

F Press the "A/C" button again to deactivate

the air conditioning.

When the indicator lamp under the button is off,
the air conditioning function is deactivated.

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Air intake / Air recirculation

the intake of exterior air avoids misting of the
windscreen and side windows.
the recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.

Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to prevent deterioration of the
air quality and the formation of mist.

this allows hot or cold air to be
delivered quickly when required.

F Press this button to recirculate

the interior air. Its indicator lamp
comes on.

F Press the button again to allow fresh

air into the passenger compartment. Its
indicator lamp goes off.

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Front demist - defrost

these markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.

With manual air
conditioning

With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StOP mode is not
available.

With manual or
dual-zone digital air
conditioning

F Put the air flow, temperature and

distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.

F Press the "A/C" button for air conditioning;

the indicator lamp in the button comes on.

F Press this button to demist or

defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.

(with the touch screen)

the system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
F to stop, press this button again or

on "AUTO".

the system reverts to the previous settings.

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Rear screen demist - defrost

Switching on

Switching off

F Press this button to demist/

defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors.

the indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

the demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.

the rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.

Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.

F It is possible to stop the

demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again.

the indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.

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Panoramic sunroof

F Press the back of the control without going

beyond the point of resistance.

the blind stops when your release the control.

Electric blind

F Press the front of the control without going

beyond the point of resistance.

the blind stops when your release the control.

Anti-pinch

If the blind encounters an obstacle, you
should reverse the movement. use the
control to do this.

Its electric blind improves thermal and acoustic comfort.

You can also press or pull the control
beyond the point of resistance: the blind
opens or closes completely after you
release the control.
Operating the control again stops the
movement of the blind.

Remember to always switch off the
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
When operating the control, the driver
should ensure that there is nothing
preventing movement of the blind.
the driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the blind.

Opening

Closing

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Courtesy lamps

1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps

Front - rear courtesy lamps

F With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

Front - rear map reading
lamps

With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
-

with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,

-

in energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,

-

with the engine running, unlimited.

In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

-

when the vehicle is unlocked,

-

when the electronic key is removed from
the reader,

-

when opening a door,

-

when the remote control locking button is
used, in order to locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:
-

when the vehicle is locked,

-

when the ignition is switched on,

-

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.

Depending on version, you can also
switch the courtesy lamp on or off by
pressing this button.

3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps

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Interior mood lighting

the dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
poor.

the brightness of the interior mood lighting can
be adjusted in the "Driving assistance" menu.
F Select the "Vehicle settings" menu.
F Check the "Mood lighting" line.

At night, the illumination of the interior
opening controls on the front doors comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
the interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.

Switching on

Footwell lighting

Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy
lamps. the lamps comes on when one of the
doors is opened.

Switching on

Press on the "magnifying glass" to
adjust the brightness.

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Mirrors

F Move control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

F Move control B in all four directions to

adjust.

F Return control A to the central position.

each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
they can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.

Demisting - Defrosting

Door mirrors

Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
the objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.

the folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Unfolding

F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the

electronic key or the Keyless entry and
Starting system.

F From inside: with the ignition on, pull the

control A in the central position rearwards.

Folding

F From outside: lock the vehicle using the

electronic key or the Keyless entry and
Starting system.

F From inside: with the ignition on, pull the

control A in the central position rearwards.

If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A.

For more information on Demisting -
Defrosting the rear screen, refer to
the corresponding section.

If necessary, it is possible to fold the
mirrors manually.

Adjustment

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Rear view mirror

equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...

Manual model

Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the glass is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.

Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-

dazzle position.

F Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

Automatic "electrochrome"
model

this system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.

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Lighting control stalk

Main lighting

Additional lighting

Automatic lighting functions

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

Selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting and signalling.

there are various lamps on the vehicle:
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sidelamps, to be seen,

-

dipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,

-

main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear,

-

daytime running lamps at the front, to be
seen during the day.

Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
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rear foglamps, to better signal the
presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,

-

front foglamps, for better visibility in foggy
conditions and to improve lighting at
intersections and when parking,

Various automatic lighting functions are also
available depending on options:
-

guide-me-home lighting (remotely),

-

welcome lighting,

-

daytime running lamps,

-

automatic illumination of headlamps.

Programming

You can adjust the settings of certain functions:
-

guide-me-home lighting (remotely),

-

welcome lighting.

Travelling abroad

Halogen headlamps

If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

LED headlamps

the design of the LeD headlamps allows
you to use your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road without
any adjustment.

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Without AUTO lighting

With AUTO lighting

Selection of main lighting mode

turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.

Lighting off (ignition off) / Front daytime
running lamps (engine running).

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps only.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Dipping the headlamps

In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

Display

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.

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Foglamps

Front and rear
foglamps

When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AutO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F turn the ring rearwards to switch off

the foglamps, the sidelamps will then
switch off.

Rear foglamp
only

the dipped or main beam headlamps must
be on.
F to switch it on, turn the ring forwards.
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AutO model), the foglamp goes off.
F to switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.

the front and rear foglamps operate with the
sidelamps or dipped beam on (in manual or
auto mode).
Rotate and release the ring:
F forwards once to switch on the front

foglamps,

F forwards again to switch on the rear

foglamps,

F rearwards once to switch off the rear

foglamps,

F rearwards again to switch off the front fog

lamps.

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In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. they should
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, you should
switch on the foglamps and dipped
beam headlamps manually, as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and
rear foglamps when they are no longer
necessary.

Switching off the lighting
when switching off the ignition

When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps switch off immediately, except for
the dipped beam headlamps if automatic
guide-me-home lighting is activated.

Switching on the lighting
when switching on the
ignition

to reactivate the lighting control stalk,
turn the ring A to position "0" - lighting
off, then to the position of your choice.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
they switch off automatically after a
period which depends on the state of
charge of the battery (entry to energy
economy mode).

Front daytime running
lamps
(light-emitting diodes)

they come on automatically when the engine
is started, when the lighting control stalk is in
position "0" or "AUTO".