PEUGEOT 308 2010 Owners Manual

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
186
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
Access to the battery Starting using another battery

 Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .

 Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal (-)
of the slave battery B .

 Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting).

 Operate the starter, let the engine
run.

 Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:

 open the bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch,

 secure the bonnet stay,

 remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,

 unclip the fusebox to remove the
battery, if necessary.

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Disconnecting the cables

 Raise the locking tab fully.
Reconnecting the cables

 Position the open clip 1 of the cable
on the positive terminal (+) of the
battery.

 Press vertically on the clip 1 to posi-
tion it correctly against the battery.

 Lock the clip by lowering the tab 2 .
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again. Do not disconnect the termi-
nals while the engine is run-
ning.
Do not charge the batteries
without disconnecting the ter-
minals fi rst.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if it is fi tted with a 6-speed
electronic gear control gearbox or an
automatic gearbox.
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regu-
lations and must not, in any circum-
stances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special col-
lection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger

 Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.

 Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.

 Reconnect starting with the nega-
tive terminal (-).

 Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is to
be left unused for more than
one month. Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ig-
nition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors be-
fore disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
of the electronic systems. However, if
problems remain following this opera-
tion, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the panoramic sunroof blind,
- the GPS satellite navigation system.

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Let the engine run for the
duration specifi ed to ensure
that the battery charge is suf-
fi cient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously
restart the engine in order to charge
the battery.
A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the "Battery"
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used
at this time:
- it will be maintained for 5 minutes with the hands-free kit of your
Peuget Connect Sound or Peugeot
Connect Navigation,
- it will still be possible to fi nish the call with the Peugeot Connect
Media. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically next time the vehicle is driven.

 In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use the equipment for approximately
fi ve minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use the equipment for up to approxi-
mately thirty minutes.
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions according to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air condition-
ing, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wip-
ers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy
lamps, etc. for a maximum combined
duration of thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
message appears on the multi-function
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.

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189
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Removing

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it. Fitting

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade

 Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades verti-
cally on the windscreen. After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.

 Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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190
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the co-
ver by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking the cords on
the hooks on the rear parcel shelf
support,

 remove the polystyrene box,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four
wheels on the ground, always
use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

 Place the gear lever in neu-
tral (position N on the elec-
tronic gear control gearbox
or automatic gearbox).
Failure to observe this spe- cial condition could result
in damage to certain bra-
king components and the
absence of braking assis-
tance the next time the en-
gine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a
removable towing eye.

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191
TOWING A TRAILER,A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine PEUGEOT towbar
is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of
genuine PEUGEOT towbars
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is entrusted
to a PEUGEOT dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fi tted
using the electrical pre-equipment in-
stalled at the rear of the vehicle, in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

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192
ACCESSORIES
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, window en-
graving, wheel security bolts,
fi rst aid kit, warning triangle,
high visibility jacket, stolen
vehicle tracking system, dog
guard, snow chains.
FITTING ROOF BARS Maximum authorised weight
on the roof rack, for a loading
height not exceeding 40 cm
(with the exception of bicycle
carriers): 65 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the pro-
fi le of the road to avoid damaging the
roof bars and the fi xings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legisla-
tion in order to comply with the regu-
lations for transporting objects which
are longer than the vehicle.
When fi tting transverse roof bars, use
the four quick-fi t fi xings provided for this
purpose:

 lift the concealing fl aps,

 open the fi xing covers on each bar
using the key,

 put each fi xing in place and lock
them on the roof one by one,

 close the fi xing covers on each bar
using the key. You can obtain a wide range of ac-
cessories and original parts from the
PEUGEOT network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from PEUGEOT's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by PEUGEOT
Accessories is structured around 5 cate-
gories: PROTECTION - TOURING - IN-CAR
TECHNOLOGY - STYLING - UNIVERSAL:

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192
ACCESSORIES
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, window en-
graving, wheel security bolts,
fi rst aid kit, warning triangle,
high visibility jacket, stolen
vehicle tracking system, dog
guard, snow chains.
FITTING ROOF BARS Maximum authorised weight
on the roof rack, for a loading
height not exceeding 40 cm
(with the exception of bicycle
carriers): 65 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the pro-
fi le of the road to avoid damaging the
roof bars and the fi xings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legisla-
tion in order to comply with the regu-
lations for transporting objects which
are longer than the vehicle.
When fi tting transverse roof bars, use
the four quick-fi t fi xings provided for this
purpose:

 lift the concealing fl aps,

 open the fi xing covers on each bar
using the key,

 put each fi xing in place and lock
them on the roof one by one,

 close the fi xing covers on each bar
using the key. You can obtain a wide range of ac-
cessories and original parts from the
PEUGEOT network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from PEUGEOT's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by PEUGEOT
Accessories is structured around 5 cate-
gories: PROTECTION - TOURING - IN-CAR
TECHNOLOGY - STYLING - UNIVERSAL:

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193
"Touring": mats * , boot tray, luggage net,
fi xed coat hook on head re-
straint, stainless steel or car-
bon door sills.
For leisure pursuits: roof bars, bicycle
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, booster seats
and child seats, side blinds, under shelf
storage.
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by
the PEUGEOT network.
"In-car technology":
audio systems, amplifi ers, satel-
lite navigation systems, Bluetooth
hands-free system, CD changer,
speakers, DVD player, USB Box,
front and rear parking sensors,
additional Bluetooth wireless
headphones, Bluetooth audio
headphones mains charger.
Installation of
radiocommunication
transmitters
It is advisable to contact a repre-
sentative of the PEUGEOT marque
before installing accessory radio-
communication transmitters with an
external aerial on your vehicle.
The PEUGEOT network will provide
you with the specifi cations (frequen-
cy band, maximum output power,
aerial position, special installation
conditions) of the transmitters which
can be fi tted, in accordance with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/CE).
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another. The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
PEUGEOT may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system.
Please note this specifi c warning.
You are advised to contact a repre-
sentative of the Marque to be shown
the range of recommended equip-
ment and accessories. Depending on the country in
which the vehicle is sold, it
is compulsory to have a high
visibility jacket, warning triangle and
spare bulbs available in the vehicle.
"Styling": "Universal":
You can obtain "Van" conversion kits to
convert a private vehicle into a van.
seat covers compatible with
lateral airbags, leather gear
lever knob, foglamps, door de-
fl ectors, spoiler, styling strips,
alloy wheels, trims, chrome-
plated door handle shells. screenwash, interior and exte-
rior maintenance and cleaning
products.

TECHNICAL DATA
194

ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Petrol engines
1.6 litre 16V VTi

120
hp
1.6 litre 16V THP
156
hp

Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Automatic
(6-speed)
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 598 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.8 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 88 115
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 160 240
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 250 1 400
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter yes yes

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 4.25 4.25
Gearbox - Final drive - -