parking brake PEUGEOT 308 2011 Owner's Guide

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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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Navigation...........................228, 267
Number plate lamps ...................189Paint colour code ........................ 211
Panoramic glass sunroof ............106
Parking brake .............................173
Parking brake, electric ........137, 140
Parking sensors, rear .................164
Particle emission fi lter.........172, 173
Passenger compartment fi lter.....172
PEUGEOT call button .................215
PEUGEOT CONNECT
ASSISTANCE ..........................214
Peugeot Connect Media Navigation
(NG4 3D) ............... 28, 51, 53, 55,
217, 220, 223, 224, 226, 251
Peugeot Connect Navigation
(RNEG) ............... 49, 53, 264, 285
PEUGEOT CONNECT
SOS .................................214, 215
Peugeot Connect Sound
(RD5) ................ 46, 293, 308, 310
PEUGEOT services ....................215
PIN code .....................................248
Player, CD MP3 ..................279, 299
POIs (updating) ..........................235
Port, USB................... 102, 300, 302
Priming the fuel system ..............168
Protecting
children ..... 113, 118, 120-122, 133
Puncture .....................................174 Keeping children
safe .................. 113, 121, 122, 133
Key with remote control .... 74-76, 78Mat..............................................103
Menu, main .................................296
Mini fuel level ................................87
Mirror, rear view ............................72
Mirrors, door .................................71
Misfuel prevention ........................88
Motorway function (direction
indicators) ................................124
Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......120
MP3 CD ..............................279, 299
Multimedia, rear ..........................104
Music media players ...........240, 278
Labels, identifi cation ................... 211
Lamps, warning
and indicator ..................29, 32, 33
Level, brake fl uid ........................171
Level, headlamp wash ..........95, 171
Level, power steering fl uid ..........171
Levels and checks .............. 169-172
Lighting .........................................99
Lighting, guide-me home ........91, 92
Lighting, interior ......................97, 98
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ......... 185, 188, 189
Lighting control stalk .....................89
Lighting dimmer ............................41
Loading .................................25, 203
Load reduction mode ..................199
Load space cover .......................108
Locating your vehicle ....................75
Locking from the inside.................84
Long objects, transporting ....68, 105
Luggage retaining net .................109
Luggage retaining strap ..............107
Main beam .................... 89, 185-187
Maintenance .................................25
Map reading lamps .......................97
Markings, identifi cation ............... 211Oil fi lter .......................................172
Oil level .................................40, 171
Opening the bonnet ....................167
Opening the boot ....................74, 85
Opening the doors ..................74, 83
Opening the panoramic
sunroof blind ............................106
Opening the retractable
screen ........................................53
Opening the tailgate ...............85, 86
Operation
indicator lamps ....... 29, 31, 32, 34Radio ......................... 239, 277, 297
RCA sockets ...............................244
Reading lamps, rear .....................97
Rear foglamp ......................188, 189
Rear screen (demisting) ...............61
Recharging the battery ...............197

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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

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Courtesy lamps....................... 97, 98
Seat belt/passenger's front airbag
warning lamps display ...... 131, 134
Rear view mirror ........................... 72

Dashboard fuses ................. 190-193

6-speed manual gearbox ............ 153
Electronic gear
control gearbox ................. 154-157
Automatic
gearbox ............................. 158-160
Stop & Start ......................... 161-163
Hill start assist ............................ 142
Eco-driving............................... 25-26
Ventilation ................................ 58-59
Manual air conditioning............ 60-61
Digital air conditioning ............. 62-64

Front armrest .............................. 102
Peugeot Connect
USB .......................... 102, 278, 300


Peugeot Connect Media
Navigation (NG4 3D) ... 217-260
Setting the date/time ..............250


Sun visor..................................... 101

Opening the bonnet .................... 167

Electric
parking brake .....137-141, 143-144
Interior fi ttings .............. 100-101, 103


- glove box

- driver's storage compartments

- mat


12 V accessory socket................ 102



Peugeot Connect
Navigation (RNEG) .... 261-292
Setting the date/time ............284


Peugeot Connect Sound
(RD5) .................. 293-314
Setting the
date/time ............ 306, 307