towing PEUGEOT 308 2011 User Guide

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
removing the wheel bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
"Bolt cover" tool (according to
equipment).
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.

4.
Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the
hub.
List of tools *

Other accessories
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
,
detach the trim fi rst using the
wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve
passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

5.
Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to
the special "security" bolts.

6.
Two chocks to immobilise the
vehicle.


7.
Removable towing eye.

Refer to "Electric parking brake" in the "Driving" section. Refer to the paragraph "Towing
the vehicle".

8.
Electric brake emergency release
control.

* Depending on destination country.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION








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.







TOWING THE VEHICLE






Access to the tools
Towing your vehicle



)
On the front 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.
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.

)
Place the gear lever in
neutral (position N
on
the electronic gear con-
trol gearbox or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this special condi-
tion could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


)
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
General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the
towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is
prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power assis-
tance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway
or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing
bar available...

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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 towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on 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.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling 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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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 or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the "Technical Data"
section for details of the weights
and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

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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 legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions for transporting objects that 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,

)
ensure that roof bars are correctly
fi tted (by shaking them),

)
close the fi xing covers on each bar
using the key.









VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN

Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
Before fi tting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped. It is recom-
mended that the screen be fi tted and
removed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

)
Offer up the screen to the front of
the lower section of the front bum-
per (do not use the upper ventilation
grille position).

)
Press on the edges A
to engage its
fi xing clips.

)
Press on the middle at B
to complete
the engagement of the fi xing clips.



Fitting



)
Pull on the very cold climate screen
using the cut-outs 1
then 2
at the
edges of the screen.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:


- when the ambient temperature ex-
ceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).



Removal

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre VTi
120 hp



1.6 litre THP
156 hp



Gearboxes

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)


- Unladen weight
1 399
1 459
1 480


- Kerb weight *

1 474
1 534
1 555


- Payload
621
561


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 020
2 020
2 030


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 220
3 426
3 530/2 830 ***



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
1 400/800 ***



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 500
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
735
750


- Recommended nose weight
70
70
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

***
Overseas export.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


1.6 litre Turbo e-HDi
110 hp



2 litre Turbo

HDi
150 hp



2 litre Turbo
HDi
163 hp



Gearbox

Manual
(6-speed)
Electronic
gear control
(6-speed)


Electronic gear control
(6-speed)
Score

Manual
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)


- Unladen weight
1 421
1 529
1 539


- Kerb weight *

1 497
1 604
1 614


- Payload
609
557
566


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 030
2 086
2 105


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 130
2 920
3 480
3 500


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100
890
1 400


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 300
1 090
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
745
750


- Recommended nose weight
70
70
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS 3008 LCV (in kg)



Engines


1.6 litre Turbo e-HDi
110 hp



2 litre Turbo HDi
150 hp



Gearbox

es

Manual
(6-speed)


Electronic gear control
(6-speed) Score
Electronic gear control
(6-speed)

Manual
(6-speed)

Model codes

9HZ
9HR
9HZ
RHE


- Unladen weight
1 434
1 430
1 538


- Kerb weight *

1 509
1 505
1 613


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) **

2 150
2 135
2 239


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient ***

3 120
2 920
3 130
3 480


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient ****

970
770
995
1 241


- Braked trailer (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
X
X
X
X


- Unbraked trailer
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
70
70

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
Exceeding the maximum rear axle weight involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defi ned in point 2.7 of the
Directive.

***
Exceeding the gross vehicle weight when the vehicle is towing involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defi ned
in point 2.7 of the Directive.

****
Maximum braked trailer weight, within the GTW limit; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an
adverse effect on its road holding.

The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Table of weights ......... 206, 208, 209
Tables of engines................205, 207
Tables of fuses............................190
Tank, fuel ......................................88
Technical data..................... 205-209
Telephone .... 215, 245-247, 281, 282
Telephone, hands-free ........ 245-247
Temperature, coolant ....................37
Temperature control
for heated seats .........................67
Temporary tyre repair kit .............174
Third brake lamp.........................189
TMC (Traffi c info) ................237, 275
Tools ...................................180, 182
Torch ..................................... 99, 112
Total distance recorder .................41
Towbar ........................................202
Towed loads............... 206, 208, 209
Towing another vehicle ...............200
Traction control (ASR) ........127, 128
Traffi c information
(TA) ................. 238, 276, 277, 298
Traffi c information
(TMC) ............. 237, 238, 275, 276
Trip computer ...................54, 55, 57
Trip distance recorder ...................41
Tyre pressures ............................ 211
Tyres .............................................25
Tyre under-infl ation detection .....125 Screen, multifunction
(without audio equipment) .........42
Screen-wash reservoir................171
Screen menu
map ................. 251, 285, 308, 310
Screenwash, front.........................95
Screenwash fl uid level ..........95, 171
Seat adjustment......................65, 66
Seat belts............................ 130-132
Seats, electric ...............................66
Seats, rear ....................................69
Serial number, vehicle ................ 211
Service indicator ...........................38
Servicing .......................................25
Setting
the clock ......... 250, 284, 306, 307
Short-cut menus .........................265
Sidelamps ..................... 89, 185-188
Side repeater ..............................187
SIM card .............................101, 248
Ski fl ap ........................................105
Spare wheel........................180, 182
Spectacles storage .....................100
Speed limiter...............................149
Speedometer ................................27
Spotlamps, side ............................98
Stability control (ESP).................127
Starting the vehicle ...... 76, 154, 158
Steering mounted
controls, audio .................222, 295
Stopping the vehicle .... 76, 154, 158
Stop & Start .............. 57, 61, 63, 87,
161, 167, 172, 197
Storage .............. 100, 102, 105, 107
Storage box ................................101
Storage wells ..............................107
Stowing rings ..............................107
Sun visor.....................................101
Synchronising the remote
control ........................................77
System, ASR ..............................128
System, navigation .............228, 267
Systems, ASR and ESP .............127 Reduction of electrical load ........199
Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................81
Reinitialising the remote
control ........................................77
Remote control .................74, 75, 78
Removable screen
(snow shield) ...........................203
Removing a wheel ......................183
Removing the mat ......................103
Repair kit, puncture ....................174
Replacing bulbs ......... 185, 188, 189
Replacing fuses ..........................190
Replacing the air fi lter .................172
Replacing the oil fi lter .................172
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................173
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................172
Replacing wiper blades ........96, 200
Resetting the service indicator .....39
Resetting the trip recorder ............41
Rev counter ..................................27
Reversing lamp...........................188
Risk areas (update) ............235, 274
Roof bars ....................................203
Routine checks ...................172, 173
Running out of fuel
(Diesel) ....................................168
Under-infl ation (detection) ..........125
Under fl oor storage ..................... 110
Unlocking ......................................74
Unlocking from the inside .............84
Update risk areas ...............235, 274
S
Safety for children......... 81, 118, 123
Screen, colour 16/9 ...........223, 224,
226, 251, 264, 285
Screen,
monochrome ........... 296, 308, 310
Screen, monochrome C................55
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment) ........ 44, 46, 49, 51, 53

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EXTERIOR


Exterior elcome lighting ................ 91
Door mirror spotlamps .................. 98
Directional lighting ............. 89-91, 93

Headlamp height adjustment ...... 92, 93
Changing
front bulbs ......................... 185-187
Wiper ....................................... 94-96
Changing a wiper blade ........ 96, 200

Boot, tailgate............................ 85-86


- opening/closing

- emergency release
Temporary puncture
repair kit ............................ 174-179
Changing a wheel ................ 180-184


- tools

- removing

Remote control key.................. 74-78


- opening/closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


Parking sensors ................... 164-165
Towbar ........................................ 202
Towing ................................. 200-201

Changing bulbs.................... 188-189


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

- foglamps

Accessories ................................ 204
Roof bars .................................... 203
Panoramic sunroof ..................... 106

Fuel tank .................................. 87-88
Misfuel prevention ........................ 88
Door mirrors .................................. 71

Doors ....................................... 83-85


- opening/closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Alarm ....................................... 79-80
Electric windows ...................... 81-82

ESC, ABS,
EBA, ASR, CDS ................ 126-127
Grip control .......................... 128-129
Tyre under-infl ation detection ..... 125
Tyre pressures ............................ 211
Very cold climate screen............. 203

- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters