towing PEUGEOT 308 CC DAG 2010 Owners Manual

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COMFORT
The condensation created by the
air conditioning results in a dis-
charge of water under the vehicle
which is perfectly normal.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation
and maintenance below:

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard ; this is used
for regulation of the air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).

 We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter .
Thanks to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to t he purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanness of th e passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy de-
posits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
In the "cabriolet" confi guration, installing the windstop and using the "AIRWAVE"
systems improves comfort.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engi ne power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity. If the interior temperature remains
very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable
time, fi rst ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suf-
fi cient level to provide an adequate
renewal of air in the passenger
compartment.
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.

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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS

1. Stowing rings

2. Luggage retaining net
(see details on following page)

3. Boot screen
(see details on following page)

4. Storage net

5. Luggage retaining strap

6. Storage box (version fi tted with a
temporary tyre repair kit)
(see details on following page)
or
Tool box (version fi tted with a
standard spare wheel
(refer to the section "Practical information - § Changing a wheel")

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FITTINGS
Hooked onto the stowing rings, this en-
ables you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net

 Raise the boot carpet to gain access
to the storage box.

 Hook the boot carpet on the boot
seal using its handle.
This has areas for storing the windstop
and two warning triangles.
By removing this box you gain access
to the temporary tyre repair kit and the
vehicle tools.
Storage box Boot screen
In the "cabriolet" confi guration, this de-
fi nes the luggage space in the boot.

 When the boot screen is unfolded,
check that the luggage:
- never raises it,
- is never placed on top of it.
The load space cover must always
be unfolded before a roof opening
manoeuvre is triggered (refer to the
"Familiarisation - § Opening" section).

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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).

 Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.

 Right: raise the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, towing or
accident.

 Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off. Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
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.

 Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N on the automatic gearbox).
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
For access to it:

 change to the "coupé" confi guration,

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking its handle on
the boot seal,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. General recommendations

 Release the steering by turning the
ignition key one position and release
the parking brake.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.

 Move off gently and drive slowly for
a limited distance. Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Observe the legislation in force in
your country.
Ensure that the weight of the tow-
ing 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 assistance for braking or
steering.
In the following cases, you must
always call on a professional reco-
very service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor-
way 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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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. 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.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Driving advice
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting 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 vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's in-
structions. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and
the driver must take particular care.

 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 both vehicles.

 Move off gently and drive slowly for
a limited distance.
Towing another vehicle

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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. 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.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Driving advice
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting 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 vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's in-
structions. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and
the driver must take particular care.

 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 both vehicles.

 Move off gently and drive slowly for
a limited distance.
Towing another vehicle

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TECHNICAL DATA

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines 1.6 litre VTi 16V 120 hp 1.6 litre THP 16V 150 hp 1.6 litre THP 16V 140 hp

Gearboxes
Manual Manual Auto.

Model codes: 4B... 5FS-0 5FX-H 5FT-F
- Unladen weight 1 480 1 512 1 523
- Kerb weight 1 555 1 587 1 598
- Payload 405 428 432
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 885 1 940 1 955
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 2 985 3 340 3 225
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 100 1 400 1 270
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 200 1 400 1 270
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 64 64 64
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for every additional 1 000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reductio n in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient
temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the towed w eight.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be incr
eased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by
the same amount; warning: towing with a lightly loa ded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on it s road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for every additional 1 000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reductio n in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient
temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the towed w eight.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.6 litre THP 16V 156 hp 1.6 litre THP 16V 200 hp

Gearboxes
Manual Automatic Manual

Model codes: 4B... 5FV-8 5FV-A 5FU-8
- Unladen weight 1 515 1 530 1 535
- Kerb weight 1 590 1 605 1 610
- Payload 425 440 449
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 940 1 970 1 984
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 3 340 3 240 2 784
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 400 1 270 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 400 1 270 800
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 64 64 64

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TECHNICAL DATA
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning: towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines

1.6 litre Turbo HDI 110 hp
2 litre Turbo HDI 136 hp 2 litre Turbo HDI 163 hp

Gearboxes
Manual Manual Auto.

Model codes: 4B... 9HR-8 RHR-8 RHH-A
- Unladen weight 1 525 1 599 1 625
- Kerb weight 1 600 1 674 1 700
- Payload 400 421 425
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 925 2 020 2 050
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 3 025 3 420 3 550
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 100 1 400 1 500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 200 1 400 1 500
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 64 64 64
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for every additional 1 000 metres.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reductio n in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; when the ambient
temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the towed w eight.