PEUGEOT 308, Handbook

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Driving
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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to
the key and weighing down on its shaft
in the ignition switch, could cause a
malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position
1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position
2 (Ignition on) ,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position
1 (Stop) , then back to
position
2 (Ignition on)
.
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on
position.
3. Starting position.
Starting using the key

Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.

Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position
3 (Starting)
.

When the engine starts, release the key.

Immobilise the vehicle.

Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop) .

Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching off using the key
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.