engine PEUGEOT 308 2012 Manual PDF
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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 spreading the position-
ing lug and then lowering the tab 2
.
Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
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 ve-
hicle.
)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
)
Reconnect starting with the negative
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 or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the panoramic sunroof blind,
- the satellite navigation system.
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
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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 min-
utes with the hands-free kit of
your Peugeot 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.
To restore the use of these functions im-
mediately, start the engine and let it run
for at least 5 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 de-
activates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, 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.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that
the vehicle has switched to economy
mode and the active functions are put
on standby.
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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 cov-
er 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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)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cov-
er 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 cool-
ant 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
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Petrol engine
1.6 litre VTi
120 hp
1.6 litre 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
115/110 - 120 *
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
* Overseas export.
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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
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Diesel engine
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)
Manual
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)
Cubic capacity (cc)
1 560
1 997
Bore x stroke (mm)
75 x 88.3
85 x 88
Max power: EU standard (kW)
82
110/120
Max power engine speed (rpm)
4 000
3 750
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
270
320/340
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
1 750
2 000
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Catalytic converter
yes
yes
Particle emission fi lter
yes
yes
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.75
-
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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.