towing PEUGEOT 3008 2021 Owner's Guide

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools



Some of the tools are stored beneath the floor
against the boot sill.
The left-hand box contains the wheelbrace and
its extension piece.
The right-hand box contains the wheel chocks
and the towing eye.
To access it:
► Open the boot.
► Fold the concertina panels.
► Install the third row seats.
► Unclip the required tools from the boot sill
trim.
2.0 HDi engines
► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary ,
unclip the cover to access the priming pump.
►

Loosen the degassing bolt.
► Operate the priming pump until fuel
appears in the transparent tube.
►

Retighten the degassing bolt.
►


Operate the starter motor until the engine
starts (if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15

seconds before trying
again).
►

If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then
the starter motor

.
►

Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then
close the bonnet.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
–

T
emporary puncture repair kit.
–

Spare wheel.
Accessing the tools



The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.
To access it:
Versions with 2-position boot floor:
►
Open the boot.
►


Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
►


Lift the boot floor past the two retractable
stops.
►


Place the boot floor onto these two stops to
hold it up.
V

ersions with articulated boot mat
(Rechargeable hybrid):
►

Open the boot.
►


Unfold the articulated boot mat by pulling its
handle until it is fully opened.
With temporary puncture repair kit

► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover .
With spare wheel

► Unclip the storage box by pulling it upwards.
► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover .

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In the event of a breakdown
8Accessing the tools



Some of the tools are stored beneath the floor
against the boot sill.
The left-hand box contains the wheelbrace and
its extension piece.
The right-hand box contains the wheel chocks
and the towing eye.
To access it:
►
Open the boot.
►


Fold the concertina panels.
►


Install the third row seats.
►


Unclip the required tools from the boot sill
trim.
With temporary puncture repair kit

Model without storage box
This kit, stored in a bag, is installed behind the
second row left-hand seat.
►

Fold the seat backrest onto the cushion to
access the bag.
Model with storage box
This kit is installed in the storage box, located in
front of the second row left-hand seat.
►


Open the storage box cover to access the kit.
With spare wheel

The tool box is installed at the centre of the
spare wheel beneath the vehicle.
It contains the jack and the wheel bolt cover
removal tool.
►
First, access the spare wheel.
For further information on the

Spare wheel,
please refer to the corresponding section.
►

Press the tab to unlock the cover
.
►

While keeping the tab pressed in, slide the
cover to the middle and remove it.
List of tools

1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
To adapt the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.
3. Removable towing eye

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In the event of a breakdown
The vehicle's electric system allows the connection of the compressor to the 12 V
power supply for long enough to repair a tyre
after a puncture.
Only the 12 V socket located at the front
of the vehicle can be used to power the
compressor.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on this label.
For more information on Identification
markings, particularly this label, refer to the
corresponding section.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding section.
Repair procedure
Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
nail, screw) which have penetrated into
the tyre.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit
Kit 1

Kit 2

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant
and speed limit sticker
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust
the tyre pressure.
For more information about the Temporary
puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
8.


Wheelbrace extension
For loosening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier winch cable nut.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the one that was intended
by the manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge,
it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located
on the tyre tread.

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In the event of a breakdown
8► Close all other doors.
► Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►

Switch
off the ignition and wait for the READY
indicator lamp to go out.
►

Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Never reverse the order of the battery
disconnection and reconnection steps
- risk of irreversible damage!
Disconnection
► Disconnect the (-) terminal of the rear battery
using the black quick-release connector.


► Disconnect the (+) terminal of the front
battery by disconnecting the red quick-release
clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
•

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnection

► Connect the (+) terminal of the front battery
by connecting the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp
B fully down.
•

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Connect the
(-) terminal of the rear battery
using the black quick-release connector.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
For right-hand drive versions, when the
total distance recorder has reached
62

miles (100 km), you must wait
approximately 15
minutes before starting the
engine.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
–


Sunroof and electric blind.
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools




General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a\
valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an \
approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of
the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Hybrid 2WD


Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the tools







Depending on version, the towing eye is stored
either in the interior trim of the boot sill, left-hand
side, or in a bag behind the left-hand rear seat. The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the
boot floor.
For more information on accessing the
Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.

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In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:



► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner .
To be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off. ►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:







► Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
►

Pull the cover downwards.
T

o tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).

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Alphabetical index
T
Table position 44
Tables, aircraft
67
Tables of engines

220
Tables of fuses

202, 204–205
Tailgate

32
Tank, fuel

163–164
Technical data

216, 218, 220
Telephone

231–232, 253–255
Temperature, coolant

18
Textured Paint

188
Thermal preconditioning of the passenger
compartment

25
Ticket holder

62
Time (setting)

233, 257
TMC (Traffic info)

244
Tool box

72
Tools

190–192, 195–197
Topping-up AdBlue®

186
Top Tether (fixing)

102
Total distance recorder

21
Touch screen

21, 23–24, 61
Towball, quickly detachable

174–176
Towbar

88, 173
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

174–176
Towed loads

215–216, 218, 220
Towing another vehicle

211, 214
Traction battery charge

168
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)

20, 165, 171
Traction control (ASR)

88, 90
Traffic information (TMC)

244
Trailer 88, 173
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
88
Trajectory control systems

87
Triangle, warning

189
Trip computer

22–23
Trip distance recorder

21
Tyres

184, 222
Tyre under-inflation detection

125, 193
U
Under-inflation (detection) 125
Unlocking
26, 28
Unlocking from the inside

30
Unlocking the boot

26, 28
Unlocking the doors

30
Unlocking the tailgate

26, 28
Updating the date

234, 256
Updating the time

233, 257
USB

228, 230, 247, 251
V
Ventilation 56
Video
252
Visibility

60
Vision, 180° forward

157
Visiopark 1

155
Visiopark 1 - Visiopark 2

154, 156
Voice commands

239–242
W
Wallbox (Rechargeable hybrid) 166, 172
Warning and indicator lamps
11
Warning lamp, driver''s seat belt
not fastened

94
Warning lamps

11, 21
Warning lamp, seat belts

94
Warnings and indicators

11
Washing

127
Washing (advice)

165, 187–188
Weights

215–216, 218
Welcome lighting

27, 77
Wheel, spare

184, 190–192, 195–197
Windscreen, heated

60–61
Windscreen wipers

80–81
Wiper blades (changing)

82–83
Wiper, rear

81
Wipers

80, 82
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

81–82