Peugeot 308: General information

Correct seating position

Adopting a good driving position contributes to improving driver comfort and protection.

It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as well as access to controls.

Certain seat adjustments described in this section depend on the trim level and the country in which the vehicle is sold.

Driver's side

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes are level with the centre of the windscreen.

The head should be at a minimum distance of 10 cm from the roof.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that you can fully depress the pedals with legs slightly flexed.

The distance between the knees and the dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy access to the dashboard controls.

Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position as possible; never tilt it more than 25º.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is level with the top of the head.

Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support your thighs.

Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to the shape of the spine.

Adjust the steering wheel reach so that it is at least 25 cm from the sternum and you can hold it with your arms slightly bent.

Adjust the steering wheel height so that it does not obstruct the information displayed on the instrument panel.

As a safety precaution, adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary.

Electrically-adjustable seats

Switch the ignition on to enable the adjustments to be made.

Passenger's side

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from the dashboard.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is level with the top of the head.

Before moving off

Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to reduce blind spots.

Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in the middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt so that it is tightened across the pelvis.

Ensure that all passengers have fastened their seat belts correctly.

Electric door mirrors

Switch the ignition on to enable the adjustments to be made.

When driving

Maintain a good driving position and hold the steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to three' position, so that you can easily and quickly reach the controls behind and near the steering wheel.

Never adjust the seats or steering wheel when driving.

Always keep your feet on the floor.

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