PEUGEOT 301 User manual

PEUGEOT 301
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 301.
This document presents the information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in detail and in complete
safety.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles PEUGEOT reserves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this Complete
Handbook is passed on to the new owner.
In this document, you will find all of the instructions and
recommendations on the use that will allow you to enjoy your vehicle
to the fullest. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself
with it as well as the Warranty and Maintenance Record which will
provide you with information about warranties, servicing and roadside
assistance associated with your vehicle.
Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment

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Contents
Instrument panel 8
Warning and indicator lamps 9
Indicators 19
AdBlue® uid range indicators 21
Distance recorders 24
Date and time adjustment 24
Trip computer 26
Remote control 29
Alarm 32
Doors 33
Boot 34
Locking from the inside 35
Window controls 36
Instruments and controls 4
Front seats 37
Rear bench seat 39
Steering wheel adjustment 40
Mirrors 40
Heating/Ventilation 41
Manual air conditioning (without display
screen) 42
Electronic air conditioning (with display
screen) 44
Front demist – defrost 45
Rear screen demist – defrost 46
Fittings 48
Lighting control stalk 51
Direction indicators 53
Headlamp adjustment 54
Wiper control stalk 54
Courtesy lamps 55
General safety recommendations 57
Hazard warning lamps 58
Horn 58
Emergency or assistance call 58
Electronic stability control (ESC) 60
Seat belts 62
Airbags 65
Child seats 68
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 70
ISOFIX mountings and child seats 75
Child lock 79
Instruments
AccessOverview
Ease of use and comfort
Lighting and visibility
Safety
Eco-driving
Eco-driving 6

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Contents
Driving recommendations 80
Starting/switching off the engine 81
Parking brake 83
Manual gearbox 84
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 84
Gear shift indicator 88
Stop & Start 88
Under-ination detection 91
Speed limiter 93
Cruise control 95
Rear parking sensors 97
Reversing camera 99
Fuel 100
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 101
Compatibility of fuels 102
AdBlue®(BlueHDi engines) 103
Snow chains 106
Load reduction mode 107
Energy economy mode 107
Changing a wiper blade 108
Towing a trailer 108
Very cold climate screen(s) 109
Advice on care and maintenance 109
Roof bars 110
Bonnet 112
Engines 113
Checking levels 113
Checks 116
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 118
Temporary puncture repair kit 118
Spare wheel 122
Changing a bulb 126
Changing a fuse 131
12 V battery 135
Towing the vehicle 139
Characteristics of the engines and towed
loads 141
Petrol engines 142
Diesel engines 143
Dimensions 144
Identication markings 145
Driving Practical information
In the event of a breakdown
Technical data
Alphabetical index
Audio equipment and telematics
PEUGEOT Connect Nav
PEUGEOT Connect Radio
Audio system Bluetooth
Audio system

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Overview
Instruments and controls 5
Hazard warning lamps
Locking/unlocking from the inside
6
Adjusting the date/time
7
Heating, ventilation
Air conditioning, manual (without display
screen)
Air conditioning, electronic (with display
screen)
Front demisting – defrosting
Rear screen demisting – defrosting
Windscreen, heated
8
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator
9
USB socket
12 V accessory socket/Cigarette lighter
10
Parking brake
11
Electric windows, deactivating
1
Bonnet release
2
Dashboard fuses
3
Audio and telematics systems
4
Courtesy lamps
Rear view mirror

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Instruments and controls (continued)
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Headlamp adjustment
2
Deactivation of the DSC/ASR system
Stop & Start
Tailgate release
Alarm
3
Door mirrors adjustment
4
Steering wheel adjustment
5
Lighting control stalk
Direction indicators
6
Instrument panel
Warning and indicator lamps
Service indicator
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator
Distance recorders
7
Wiper control stalk
Trip computer
8
Horn
9
Speed limiter
Cruise control

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO2emissions and also help reduce the
background traffic noise.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (sunroof blind and window blinds, etc.).
Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
The gear shift indicator invites you to engage
the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if these are not automatically
managed.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO2emissions.

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Eco-driving
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
observe the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible to
make your vehicle’s level of nitrogen oxide
emissions compliant to the standard.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

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Instruments
Instrument panel
Rev counter
Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm).
Display screen
AAutomatic gearbox information.
Gear shift indicator.
BTime.
CRange related to the fuel or the AdBlue®
and the SCR system (miles or km).
or
Trip distance recorder.
DFuel gauge/Diesel preheater.
EService indicator (miles or km)
then,
Total distance recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
FCruise control or speed limiter settings.
Speedometer
Speedometer (mph or km/h).
Control button
- Momentary information reminder:
• on servicing,
• on remaining driving range with the
emissions fluid (AdBlue®).
- Resetting the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or service indicator).
- Setting the time.

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Instruments
Warning and indicator lamps
Visual identifiers informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a fault
(warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before driving refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
In the event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a
warning lamp must be investigated further
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on,
this confirms that the corresponding system is on.
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on,
this confirms that the corresponding system has
been switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message being displayed.

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Instruments
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
STOP Fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp.
It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to extinguish the warning lamp; keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Top up with brake fluid approved by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has a
fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driver's seat belt
not fastened or
unfastened/Front
passenger's seat
belt unfastened
Fixed or flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal.
The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened his/her seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened
his/her seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

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Door(s) open/
Boot open
Fixed, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the electric opening boot is
still open. Close the door or boot.
Fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal if the speed
is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Engine fault Fixed red. The engine has a major fault causing
a breakdown. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt etc.).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure Fixed. There is a fault with the engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
Fixed red. The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up to the required level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations

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Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Engine fault Fixed orange. The engine has a minor fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Low fuel level Fixed. When it first comes on, around
5 litres of fuel remain in the tank. You must top up as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Engine self-
diagnostic
system
Fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Flashing. The engine management system has
a fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed. The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting. The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.

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Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.
One or more wheels has insufficient
pressure. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible. This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.
Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by
the Service warning
lamp.
The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored. Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
Fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems
has a fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations

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Instruments
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system Fixed. The control switch, located in the glove box, is set to the "OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward facing"
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).
To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the
control to the "ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the "rearward
facing" position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)
Fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.
Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If the system is deactivated, it is reactivated
automatically once a speed of around 30 mph
(50 km/h) is reached.
Fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, has not been
pressed.
Its indicator lamp is off.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss
of grip or trajectory.
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
AdBlue®
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.
The remaining driving range is
between 375 miles (600 km) and
1,500 miles (2,400 km).
Have the AdBlue®tank topped up as soon as
possible: go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
Flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.
The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 375 miles (0 and
600 km).
You must top up the AdBlue®tank to avoid a
breakdown: go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
Flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue®tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must top up the
AdBlue®tank: go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue®to the
fluid tank.

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Instruments
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.
A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected. This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions return to normal levels.
Flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range.
After confirmation of the fault with
the emissions control system,
you can continue driving for up to
650 miles (1,100 km) before the
engine starting inhibition system is
triggered.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay, to avoid a breakdown.
Flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.
You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to restart the engine, you must call on a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Service Temporarily on. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- saturation of the particle emissions filter (Diesel).
- the power steering,
- a minor electrical fault.
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk.
Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Stop & Start Fixed.
When the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
traffic jams etc.), the Stop & Start system
puts the engine into STOP mode.
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off.
STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.
For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations

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Instruments
Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Action/Observations
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk.
Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards
once to switch off the front foglamps.
Left-hand
direction
indicator
Flashing with audible
signal. The lighting control stalk has been moved down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
Flashing with audible
signal. The lighting control stalk has been moved up.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk has been pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Foot on the
clutch Fixed. In STOP mode of Stop & Start, the transition to START mode has been
rejected because the clutch pedal is
not fully pressed down.
With a manual gearbox, you must depress the clutch
pedal fully to allow the change to engine START
mode.
Foot on the
brake Fixed. With an automatic gearbox, you have forgotten to press the brake pedal to
move out of position P.
With the engine running, before releasing the parking
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the
automatic gear selector lever and move out of the
position P.