Peugeot know-how
True to the Marque's values in terms of driving pleasure, the new Peugeot 308 seeks also to preserve its leadership in terms of road holding. The features that make the 308 a reference are maintained:
rigid body structure;
McPherson type front suspension;
rear suspension with torsion beam;
hydraulic dampers with valves;
power steering with variable assistance piloted by an electro-pump unit;
large disc brakes (ventilated at the front) - up to 302 x 26 mm;
ABS, electronic brake force distribution, emergency brake assist and automatic
switching on of hazard warning lights as standard;
Bosch 8.1 ESP according to versions.
See also:
Display in the instrumental panel
Gear lever positions
N . Neutral
R . Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Gears in sequential mode
AUTO. This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing
to sequential mode.
& ...
Manual 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
With the ignition ...
Secondary control
For mechanically locking and unlocking the doors in the event of a fault with
the central locking system or a battery failure. ...






