Peugeot 308 2014.5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F 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.
Side wind
F 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.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "
te

chnical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
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Ot
towbar is used.
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Fitting roof bars
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
load, shown in the instructions for the
roof bars.
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly on the retaining pins
located in the door apertures.
us

e accessories recommended by
PEUGEOT
o

bserving the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting instructions
so as to avoid the risk of damaging the
body (deformation, scratches, ...). If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle.With longitudinal bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
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Do not fit an accessory carrier to the
tailgate.
Bicycle / accessory
carrier
Recommendations
- For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use the transverse
bars listed for your vehicle.
-

D
istribute the load evenly, avoiding
overloading on one side.
-

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
-

A
nchor the load securely and fit a warning
flag if part of it overhangs the vehicle.
-

D
rive gently, as the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(vehicle stability may be affected).
-

R
emove the roof bars as soon as they are
no longer needed.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PeugeOt dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking
sensors, styling mudflaps, window film, boot
management system, ...
"Transport solutions"
Boot liners, roof bars, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, towbar harness, ...
to

w bar, which mst be fitted by P
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Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
"Styling"
alloy wheels from 15 inch to 18 inch, finishers
for wheels, door sills, gear lever knobs, ...
"Ligne S": 16 and 17 inch alloy wheels, body
kit, stickers, interior and exterior mirror shells,
gear lever knob, door sills, mats*, …
*
t
o a
void any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety"
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster
cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,
snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit, dog guard, ...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing
strips, bumper protection rubbing strips,
bumper protectors, boot sill finishers, boot
mat,

...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "en terprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
e
uge
Ot
may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a P
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Ot
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a P
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Ot
dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility
Directive


(2004/104/
eC
). Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
By visiting a P
e
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dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance
(exterior and interior) - including ecological
products in the "
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e
C
HNA
t
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Re" r
ange, topping
up products (screenwash...), touch-up pens
and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary
puncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia"
Multimedia support, hands-free kit, DVD player,
driving aids, vehicle tracking system, ...
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ugeOt teams work together to develop high
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vehicles. For you, this is the
assurance that the performance of your engine
is optimised while also ensuring its durability.
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tOtAL lubricants are formulated to optimise the
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emissions post-treatment systems. It is important
to observe the servicing recommendations
made by P
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to assure correct operation.
RECOMMENDS
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Bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S
t
A R
t m
o d e .
Opening Closing
F take the stay out of its support slot.
F
C lip the stay back into its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
F
u
n
clip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
to

avoid damaging electrical units,
it is strictly forbidden to use a high
pressure jet wash under the bonnet.
F

P

ull the safety catch towards you, then
raise the bonnet.
F

O

pen the door.
F

P

ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
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the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid filler.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid filler.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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On vehicles fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
view.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.F
F ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

R
efit the styling cover and clip it in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
1.6 HDi engine
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
Checks