Get SAFETY Guide for Peugeot 308 4 Door First Genration (2007-2013)

SAFETY

DIRECTION INDICATORS

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

HORN

Audible warning to alert other road users

to an imminent danger.

Selection of the left or right direction in- A visual warning by means of the direc-

dicators to signal a change of direction tion indicators to alert other road users

of the vehicle.

to a vehicle breakdown, towing or ac-

cident.

 Press button A, the direction indica-

tors ﬂash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

 Press one of the spokes of the

steering wheel.

 Lower the lights stalk fully when

moving to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk fully when

moving to the right.

Automatic lighting of hazard

warning lights

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Use the horn moderately and only

in the following cases:

When braking in an emergency, de-

pending on the deceleration, the hazard

warning lights come on.

They will switch off automatically the

ﬁrst time you accelerate.

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immediate danger,

when overtaking a cyclist or a

pedestrian,

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when approaching an area

where there is no visibility.

If you forget to cancel the direc-

 If they do not, press button A to

switch the direction indicators off.

tion indicators for more than twenty

seconds, the volume of the audible

signal will increase if the speed is

above 40 mph (60 km/h).

As a safety precaution in a trafﬁc

jam, switch on the hazard warn-

ing lights if you are the last in the

queue.

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Puncture

The STOP warning light comes on

TYRE UNDERꢀINFLATION

DETECTION

All repairs and changing of tyres on

a wheel ﬁtted with this system must

be carried out by a PEUGEOT

dealer.

If, when changing a tyre, you install

a wheel which is not detected by

your vehicle (example: ﬁtting of

snow tyres), you must have the

system reinitialised by a PEUGEOT

dealer.

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and/or this warning light is displayed

on the instrument panel, accom-

panied by an audible signal and a

message on the multifunction dis-

play locating the wheel concerned.

System which automatically checks the

pressure of the tyres while driving.

 Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-

den movement of the steering wheel

and the brakes.

 Change the damaged wheel (punc-

tured or very deﬂated tyre), and

have the tyre pressure checked as

soon as possible.

Sensor(s) not detected or faulty

This warning light is displayed

on the instrument panel and/or

a message appears on the mul-

tifunction display, accompanied

by an audible signal, to locate the wheel

or wheels which are not detected or to

indicate a fault in the system.

This system does not eliminate

the need to have the tyre pres-

sure checked regularly (refer to the

"Identiﬁcation features" paragraph)

to ensure that the optimum dynamic

performance of the vehicle is main-

tained and prevent premature wear

of the tyres, particularly in arduous

driving conditions (heavy load, high

speed).

Sensors ﬁtted in each valve trigger a

warning in the event of malfunction

(speed above 12 mph (20 km/h)).

The tyre under-inﬂation detection

systemisanaidtodrivingwhichdoes

not replace the need for the driver to

be vigilant or to drive responsibly.

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Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to replace

the faulty sensor(s).

Thetyrepressuresmustbechecked

cold, at least once a month. Re-

member to check the pressure of

the spare wheel.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection

system may experience temporary

interference due to radioelectric

emissions on a frequency close to

that used by the system.

Flat tyre

This message is also displayed

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This warning light is displayed

on the instrument panel and/or

a message appears on the mul-

tifunction display, accompanied

by an audible signal, to locate

the wheel concerned.

when one of the wheels is away

from the vehicle (being repaired) or

when one or more wheels without a

sensor are ﬁtted.

The spare wheel is not ﬁtted with

a sensor.

 Check the tyre pressures as soon

as possible.

This check must be carried out when

the tyres are cold.

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Operating fault

BRAKING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, ena-

bles you to obtain the optimum braking

pressure more quickly, thus reducing

the stopping distance.

If this warning light comes on,

accompanied by an audible sig-

nal and a message on the multi-

Group of supplementary systems which

help you to obtain optimum braking in

complete safety in emergency situa-

tions:

function display, it indicates a

malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-

tem which could result in loss of control

of the vehicle when braking.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the

brake pedal is pressed.

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the anti-lock braking system (ABS),

theelectronicbrakeforcedistribution

(EBFD),

The effect of this is a reduction in the

resistance of the pedal and an increase

in braking efﬁciency.

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the emergency braking assistance

(EBA).

If this warning light comes on,

together with the STOP and

ABS warning lights, accompa-

nied by an audible signal and a

message on the multifunction display, it

indicates a malfunction of the electron-

ic brake force distribution which could

result in loss of control of the vehicle

when braking.

Antiꢀlock braking system

and electronic brake force

distribution

When braking in an emergency,

press ﬁrmly without releasing the

pressure.

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Linked systems which improve the stability

and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when

braking, in particular on poor or slippery

surfaces.

You must stop as soon as it is safe

to do so.

In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when there

is a risk of wheel lock.

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibration of the brake

pedal.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

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rims), ensure that they conform to

the manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions.

When braking in an emergency,

press very ﬁrmly without releasing

the pressure.

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TRAJECTORY CONTROL

SYSTEMS

If this warning light comes on,

accompanied by an audible sig-

nal and a message on the multi-

function display, this indicates a

malfunction of these systems.

Antiꢀskid regulation (ASR) and

electronic stability programme

(ESP)

The anti-skid regulation optimises trac-

tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,

by acting on the brakes of the driving

wheels and on the engine.

Have the systems checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer.

The electronic stability programme acts

on the brake of one or more wheels and

on the engine to keep the vehicle on the

trajectory required by the driver.

 Press the "ESP OFF" button,

located in the centre of the fascia.

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The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-

ceptional safety in normal driving,

but this should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks or drive at

high speed.

Activation

These systems are activated automati-

cally each time the vehicle is started.

They come into operation in the event

of a grip or trajectory problem.

If this warning light comes on

on the instrument panel and

the indicator light on the button

comes on, this indicates that

the ASR and ESP systems are

disarmed.

The correct functioning of these

systems depends on observation

of the manufacturer’s recommen-

dations regarding the wheels (tyres

and rims), the braking components,

the electronic components and the

PEUGEOT assembly and opera-

tion procedures.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automat-

ically each time the ignition is switched

back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again

to reactivate them manually.

This is indicated by ﬂashing of

this warning light on the instru-

ment panel.

After an impact, have these sys-

tems checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer.

Disarming

In exceptional conditions (starting a

vehicle which is bogged down, stuck

in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be

advisable to disarm the ASR and ESP

systems, so that the wheels can move

freely and regain grip.

SAFETY

Fastening

Height adjustment

SEAT BELTS

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are ﬁtted with a pre-

tensioning and force limiting system.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front impact. De-

pending on the severity of the impact,

the pretensioning system instantly tight-

ens 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 occu-

pant, so increasing his protection.

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue  To lower the attachment point,

squeeze the control A and slide it

downwards.

in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

 To raise the attachment point, slide

the control A upwards.

Unfastening

Seat belt not fastened/unfastened

warning light

Press the red button on the buckle.

 Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

When the ignition is switched

on, this warning light comes on,

either on the instrument panel

or on the seat belt and passen-

ger’s front air bag warning lights display,

if the driver and/or the front passenger

has not fastened his seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)

this warning light ﬂashes for two min-

utes accompanied by an audible signal

of increasing volume. Once these two

minutes have elapsed, this warning light

remains on until the driver and/or the

front passenger fastens his seat belt.

On the 3-door versions, lower the sup-

port incorporated in the control to rest

the seat belt on it. This enables you to

retrieve the seat belt more easily when

you have to put it back on.

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Seat belt not fastened/unfastened

warning lights display

Seat belt unfastened warning lights

display

Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each ﬁtted with a

three-point inertia reel seat belt with

force limiter (with the exception of the

rear centre seat).

Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.

1. Front and/or rear seat belts not  Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

fastened/unfastened warning light.

When the ignition is switched on, the

corresponding warning lights 4, 5 and

6 come on in red for approximately

30 seconds, if the seat belt is not fas-

tened.

When the engine is running or the vehi-

cle is moving, the corresponding warning

light 4, 5 or 6 comes on in red, accompa-

nied by an audible signal and a message

on the multifunction display, if a rear pas-

senger has unfastened his seat belt.

2. Front left seat belt warning light.

3. Front right seat belt warning light.

4. Rear right seat belt warning light.

5. Rear centre seat belt warning light.

6. Rear left seat belt warning light.

Seat belt unfastened warning light

This warning light comes on,

either on the instrument panel

or on the seat belt and passen-

ger’s front air bag warning lights

display, when one or more rear passen-

gers unfasten their seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),

this warning light ﬂashes for two min-

utes accompanied by an audible signal

of increasing volume. Once these two

minutes have elapsed, this warning

light remains on until the one or more

rear passengers fasten their seat belt.

The corresponding warning light 2 or 3

comes on in red on the seat belt and

passenger’s front air bag warning lights

display if the seat belt is not fastened or

is unfastened.

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The 3rd row of seats (SW with pan-

oramic roof) is not ﬁtted with seat

belt unfastened warning lights.

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SAFETY

Removal and storing

 Press the red button on the buckle

B, then on the buckle A.

2nd row rear centre

seat belt

 Guide the strap as it rolls up and

bring the tongue B, then A onto the

magnet of the attachment point on

the roof.

The seat belt for the rear centre seat of

the 2nd row is incorporated at the rear

left of the roof.

Installation

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 Pull the strap and insert the tongue

A in the left-hand buckle.

 Insert the tongue B in the right-hand

If the two side seats of the 2nd row

are re-aligned, always use the rear

side seat belts.

buckle.

 Check the fastening of each buckle

by pulling the strap.

3rd row rear seat belts

Removal and storing

 Press the red button on the buckle

D, then on the buckle C.

 Guide the strap as it rolls up and

bring the tongue D, then C onto the

magnet of the attachment point on

the corresponding boot pillar.

The seat belts for the rear seats of the

3rd row are incorporated at the corner

of the corresponding boot pillar and of

the roof.

Installation

 Pull the strap and insert the tongue

C in the buckle, on the boot side trim

side.

 Insert the tongue D in the opposite

buckle.

 Check the fastening of each buckle

by pulling the strap.

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The driver must ensure that passen-

gers use the seat belts correctly and

that they are all restrained securely

before setting off.

Wherever you are seated in the ve-

hicle, always fasten your seat belt,

even for short journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulﬁl their role fully.

The seat belts are ﬁtted with an in-

ertia reel permitting automatic adjust-

ment of the length of the strap to your

size. The seat belt is stored automat-

ically when not in use.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:

Recommendations for children

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must be tightened as close to the

body as possible,

must restrain one person of adult

size only,

must not bear any trace of cuts or

fraying,

must be pulled in front of you with

a smooth movement, checking

that it does not twist,

Use a suitable child seat if the pas-

senger is less than 12 years old or

shorter than one metre ﬁfty.

Never use the same seat belt to secure

more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your

lap.

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must not be transformed or

modiﬁed to avoid altering its

performance.

Depending on the nature and seꢀ

riousness of the impacts, the pre-

tensioning device may be triggered

before and independently of the air

bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners

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 air bag warning light

comes on.

Following an impact, have the seat

belts system checked, and if neces-

sary replaced, by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Before and after use, ensure that the

seat belt is rolled up correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the

pelvis.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, all repairs and checks

must be carried out by a PEUGEOT

dealer who guarantees that the work

is carried out correctly.

Have your seat belts checked regularly

by a PEUGEOT dealer and 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 rolled up correctly.

The upper part must be positioned in

the hollow of the shoulder.

The inertia reels are ﬁtted with an auto-

matic 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 rapidly on the strap and re-

leasing it.

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Impact detection zones

AIR BAGS

Front air bags

System designed to maximise the safety

of the occupants (with the exception of

the rear centre passenger) in the event

of violent collisions. It supplements the

action of the force-limiting seat belts

(with the exception of the rear centre

passenger).

If a collision occurs, the electronic de-

tectors record and analyse the front and

side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

System which protects the driver and

front passenger in the event of a seri-

ous front impact in order to limit the risk

of injury to the head and chest.

The driver’s air bag is incorporated in

the centre of the steering wheel; the

front passenger’s air bag is incorporat-

ed in the fascia above the glove box.

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in the case of a serious impact, the

air bags are triggered instantly and

protect the occupants of the vehicle

(with the exception of the rear centre

passenger); immediately after the

impact, the air bags deﬂate rapidly

so that they do not hinder visibility or

the exit of the occupants,

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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in the case of a minor or rear impact

or in certain roll-over conditions,

the air bags will not be triggered;

the seat belt alone is sufﬁcient to

provide optimum protection in these

situations.

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Triggering of the air bag(s) is ac-

companied by a slight emission of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to

the activation of the pyrotechnic car-

tridge incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sen-

sitive individuals may experience

slight irritation.

Activation

The air bags are triggered simultaneous-

ly, unless the passenger’s front air bag is

disarmed, in the event of a serious front

impact applied to all or part of the front im-

pact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and

directed from the front to the rear of the

vehicle.

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The air bags do not operate when

the ignition is switched off.

Thisequipmentwillonlyoperateonce.

If a second impact occurs (during the

same or a subsequent accident), the

air bag will not operate.

The noise of the detonation may

result in a slight loss of hearing for

a short time.

The front air bag inﬂates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the fas-

cia to cushion his forward movement.

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Deactivation

Only the passenger’s front air bag can

be disarmed:

 with the ignition off, insert the key

in the passenger air bag disarming

switch 1,

 turn it to the "OFF" position,

 then, remove the key keeping the

switch in this position.

If this warning light ﬂashes,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

The passenger’s front air bag

may no longer be triggered in

the event of a serious impact.

To guarantee the safety of your

child, it is imperative that the pas-

senger’s front air bag is disarmed

when you install a "rear facing"

child seat on the front passenger

seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk be-

ing seriously injured or killed if the

air bag were triggered.

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If at least one of the two air bag

warning lights come on continu-

ously, do not install a child seat on

the front passenger seat.

Have the system checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer.

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Reactivation

When you remove the child seat, turn

switch 1 to the "ON" position to re-arm

the air bag and so guarantee the safety

of your front passenger in the event of

an impact.

Steering column air bag*

System which protects the driver’s

knees in the event of a serious front im-

pact.

This air bag is incorporated in the fascia

below the steering column.

With the ignition on, this warn-

ing light comes on on the seat

belt and passenger’s front air

bag warning lights display for

approximately one minute, if the pas-

senger’s front air bag is activated.

According to version, this warn-

ing light comes on either on

the instrument panel or on the

seat belt and passenger’s front

air bag warning lights display when the

ignition is on and until the air bag is re-

armed.

Operating fault

If this warning light comes on on

the instrument panel, accompa-

nied by an audible warning and

a message on the multifunction

display, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to

have the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the event

of a serious impact.

Activation

It is deployed at the same time as the

front air bags.

* According to country.

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The side air bag inﬂates between the Activation

front or rear occupant of the vehicle and

the corresponding door trim pad.

Side air bags

The curtain air bag is triggered at the

System which protects the driver and

passengers (with the exception of the

rear centre passenger) in the event of a

serious side impact in order to limit the

risk of injury to the chest.

same time as the corresponding side air

bags in the event of a serious side impact

applied to all or part of the side impact

zone B, perpendicular to the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane and directed from the outside to-

wards the inside of the vehicle.

Impact detection zones

Each side air bag is incorporated:

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in the front, in the seat back frame,

on the door side,

in the rear, in the side trim (except

The curtain air bag inﬂates between the

front or rear occupant of the vehicle and

the windows.

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on 3-door and SW models).

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In the event of a minor impact or

bump on the side of the vehicle or

if the vehicle rolls over, the air bag

may not be triggered.

In the event of a rear or front collision,

the air bag is not triggered.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Curtain air bags

Operating fault

System which protects the driver and

passengers (with the exception of the

rear centre passenger) in the event of a

serious side impact in order to limit the

risk of injury to the head.

Each curtain air bag is incorporated in

the pillars and the upper section of the

passenger compartment.

If this warning light comes on on

the instrument panel, accompa-

nied by an audible signal and a

message on the multifunction

display, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to

have the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the event

of a serious impact.

Activation

The side air bags are triggered unilater-

ally in the event of a serious side impact

applied to all or part of the side impact

zone B, perpendicular to the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane and directed from the outside to-

wards the inside of the vehicle.

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For the air bags to be fully

effective, observe the following

safety rules:

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Front air bags

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the air bags (a child,

pet, object...).

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on

the centre part of the wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet on the fascia.

Smoke as little as possible as deployment of the air bags can cause burns or

the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.

This could hamper the operation of

the air bags or injure the occupants.

Steering column air bag*

Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the steering wheel than necessary.

After an accident or if the vehicle has

been stolen or broken into, have the

air bag systems checked.

All work on the air bag system is strict-

ly forbidden unless it is carried out by

qualiﬁed personnel of the PEUGEOT

network.

Side air bags

Put approved covers only on the seats. These will not hinder inﬂation of the side

air bags. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Do not ﬁx or glue anything to the seat backs. This could cause injury to the chest

or arms if the side air bag is triggered.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, a risk of injury

or of minor burns to the head, chest

or arms when an air bag is triggered

cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag

inﬂates almost instantly (within a few

milliseconds) then deﬂates within the

same time discharging the hot gas

via openings provided for this pur-

pose.

Curtain air bags

Do not ﬁx or glue anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the

curtain air bag is triggered.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a part in securing

the curtain air bags.

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