Third-generation family hatchback, including plug-in hybrid and e-308.
Family hatchback · 5 seats · Petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric
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| Colour | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Stop as soon as it is safe. |  Peugeot 308 Indicators: Red Warnings |
| Orange | A fault or a system that needs attention. You can usually keep driving, then book a workshop. |  Peugeot 308 Indicators: Orange Warnings |
| Green and blue | Green means a system is switched on. Blue means the high beam is on. |  Peugeot 308 Warning Lamps: Blue and Green Warnings |
The third-generation 308 moved almost everything onto screens: a digital instrument panel and a 10-inch touchscreen with configurable "i-Toggle" shortcuts. Once you know where things are, it's quick to use. This guide...
The 308's digital instrument panel shows a lot more than speed and revs. Alongside the warning lamps there are status readouts for servicing, oil level, engine temperature, AdBlue (on diesels) and, on plug-in hybrids...
Not every lamp on your Peugeot 308's dashboard is a warning. Green, blue and white/grey symbols mostly confirm that something is switched on: your lights, a driver assistance system or a hybrid feature. Knowing them...
Orange (amber) warning lamps on a Peugeot 308 rarely mean you have to stop immediately, but they shouldn't be ignored. Most tell you that a system has developed a fault, has switched itself off or needs some attention...
A red warning lamp on your Peugeot 308's instrument panel means one thing: deal with it now. Some red lamps mean you should stop as soon as it's safe; others, like an unfastened seat belt or an open door, just need...
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 308 point to a fault or a situation that needs action from you. Some come with an audible signal and a message on the instrument panel screen, and the message helps you work out...
Orange lamps on your Peugeot 308 II either point to a fault that needs your attention, or confirm that a system is working or has been switched off on purpose. Some come on with a message and an audible signal, and...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are indicator lamps. They confirm that a system has come into operation, such as your headlamps, your wipers or Stop & Start. They are there to keep you informed, not...
A red warning lamp on your Peugeot 308 tells you that a fault has occurred and needs further investigation. Some red lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition. This is normal, and they should...
An orange warning lamp on your dashboard means a system has a fault that needs investigating, or a function has changed its operating status. Some orange lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are indicator lamps. They don't warn you of a fault. They show you the operating status of a system, for example that a function is switched on. Some lamps can also...
A red warning lamp on your Peugeot 308 tells you about a fault that needs attention or something you need to deal with. Some red lamps light up for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go out...
Orange warning lights tell you that a system has a fault or that its status has changed, for example a function has been switched off. If an orange light comes on and stays on, there may be a fault that needs...
Green and blue lights on your dashboard are indicator lights. They show you that a system is working or has been switched on, rather than warning you about a fault. They are there for your information, so seeing...
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 308 point to something that needs your attention straight away. Several of them tell you to stop the car immediately and as safely as possible. When you switch the ignition on, the...
Orange lamps and messages on your Peugeot 308 tell you that a system is in use, that a setting has changed, or that something needs your attention soon. When you switch on the ignition, the orange and red warning...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are operation indicator lights. When one of them comes on, it simply confirms that the matching system has started working. They are there to keep you informed, not to...
A red warning lamp on your instrument panel means there is a fault that needs action from you, either while the engine is running or while you are driving. When one comes on, it is always shown with an extra...
Orange warning lamps on your dashboard point to a fault that needs your attention, or confirm that a system is switched on or off. When a warning lamp comes on, a message also appears on the screen to help you...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are mostly operation indicator lamps. When one comes on, it confirms that the matching system has started working, and you may also hear an audible signal. Depending on...
A red warning lamp on your instrument panel means there is a fault that needs action from you. Some red lamps, especially when they come on with the STOP lamp, mean you must stop the car as soon as it is safe to do...
Orange lamps on your dashboard either warn you about a fault that needs your attention or tell you that a system is working or has been switched off. When a warning lamp comes on, a message usually appears on the...
Green and blue lamps on your instrument panel are operation indicator lamps. When one comes on, it confirms that the matching system is working, and you may also hear an audible signal. Depending on your instrument...
Please note: this guide is built on 2024 model-year information for the third-generation 308 (launched in 2021/22). Engines, trims and equipment have been updated since, so treat the figures below as a starting point...
"Hybrid" covers a lot of ground in the current Peugeot 308 range. On a hatchback or SW badged Hybrid 136, it means a self-charging petrol car with a small electric boost. On a Plug-in Hybrid 180, 195 or 225, it means a...
Choosing an engine for a Peugeot 308 used to be simple: petrol or diesel. The third-generation car (2021 onwards) offers a much wider spread, from a three-cylinder turbo petrol to a 48-volt hybrid, two generations of...
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