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.

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    Front seat belts and passenger's front airbag
    A. Front seat belts not fastened or unfastened warning lamp. B. Airbag fault warning lamp. C. Front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp. ...

    Parking brake
    If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services. Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a ...

    Switching the engine off
    Immobilise the vehicle. Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) . Remove the key from the ignition switch. Free wheeling For safety reasons, do not free wheel. If free wheeling, ...