towing PEUGEOT 308 2015 User Guide

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Changing a wiper blade
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Towing the
vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
F

O
pen the boot.
F

Ra
ise the floor.
F

S
ecure it by hooking the cords on the
hooks on the load space cover.
F

R
emove the polystyrene box.
F

R
emove the towing eye from the carrier.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the removable
towing eye provided in the tool kit.
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Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the top of the cover using a small object such as a coin
or a screwdriver.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Put the gear lever into neutral
(position N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of 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
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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 recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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 fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
If the trailer starts to sway, you risk
losing control. The trailer could
overturn. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not try to correct the trailer's
movement by accelerating. Reduce
your speed and do not counter-steer.
Brake if necessary.
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.
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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 lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The 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.
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.
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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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.
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Very cold climate screen
F Offer up the screen, placing the lower clips in contact with lower section of the lower
grille, using the centre guide as an aid.
F

C
lip first the lower part, then the upper
part, from the middle out towards the
edges.
Fitting
F Unclip the upper part of the screen, starting at the edges.
F

T
ake the screen by the lower edges and
detach it by pulling it towards you.
Removal
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Before fitting or removing the screen, ensure that the engine is off and the cooling fan has stopped. It is recommended that the screen be fitted and
removed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-
w

hen the ambient temperature
exceeds 10° C,
-
w

hen towing,
-
a

t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** T he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
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.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load. Engine
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S 1.6 litre THP 163 1.6 litre THP 165 S&S
Gearbox Manual

(6-speed) Automatic

(6-speed) EAT6 automatic

(6-speed)
Model code HNYM/S
HNYM/1S 5FMA /1
5FM A /1D 5G Z T/S
5G Z T/1S
-
U
nladen weight
1 4001 4801 450
-
K
erb weight*
1 4751 555 1 525
-

Payload
550550550
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 9502 0302 000
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient
3 150
2 830 3 400
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
8001 400
-
B
raked trailer** (with load transfer within
the GTW limit)
1 500
8001 500
-
U
nbraked trailer
735750750
-
R
ecommended nose weight
707070
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Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg) - commercial vehicles
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** Exceeding the maximum rear axle weight involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defined in point 2.7 of the Directive.
***
E
xceeding the gross vehicle weight when the vehicle is towing involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defined in point 2.7 of the
Directive.
****

M
aximum braked trailer weight, within the GTW limit; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road
holding.
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.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load. Engine
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S1.6 litre THP 165 S&S
Gearbox Manual

(6-speed) EAT6 automatic

(6-speed)
Model code HNYM/1SCU5G Z T/1SCU
-
U
nladen weight
1 4811 525
-
K
erb weight*
1 5561 600
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)**
2 11 02 170
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient***
3 150
3 370
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient****
1 040
1 200
-
B
raked trailer (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) -
-
-
U
nbraked trailer
735750
-
R
ecommended nose weight
7070
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** T he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
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.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load. Engine
1.6 litre e- HDi 1151.6 litre BlueHDi 115 S&S
Gearbox ETG6 electronic

(6-speed) Manual

(6-speed) EAT6 automatic

(6-speed)
Model code 9HD8/PSBHXM/SBHXM/1S BH X T/1S
BH X T/2S
-
U
nladen weight
1 4231 4201 420 1 470
-
K
erb weight*
1 4981 4951 4951 545
-

Payload
607600 600 570
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 0302 0202 0202 040
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient
3 13 0
3 1202 9103 140
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 10 0
1 10 0 8901 10 0
-
B
raked trailer** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 300
1 3001 090 1 300
-
U
nbraked trailer
74 574 074 0750
-
R
ecommended nose weight
70707070
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Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg) (continued)
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** T he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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.
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.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load. Engine
1.6 litre BlueHDi 120 S&S2.0 litre BlueHDi
136 S&S 2.0 litre BlueHDi
15 0 S&S
Gearbox Manual

(6-speed) EAT6 automatic

(6-speed) Manual

(6-speed) Manual

(6-speed)
Model code BHZM/SBHZM /1S BHZ T/1S
BHZ T/2S AHSM/S
AHSM/1S AHRM/S
AHRM/1S
-
U
nladen weight
1 4201 420 1 4701 530 1 530
-
K
erb weight*
1 4951 4951 545 1 6051 605
-

Payload
600600 570550 550
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 0202 0202 040 2 080 2 080
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12% gradient
3 120
2 9103 1403 480 3 480
-
B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 10 0
8901 10 0 1 400 1 400
-
B
raked trailer** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 300
1 090 1 300 1 5001 500
-
U
nbraked trailer
74 074 0750 750750
-
R
ecommended nose weight
7070707070
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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.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg) - commercial
vehicles
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** Exceeding the maximum rear axle weight involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defined in point 2.7 of the Directive.
***
E
xceeding the gross vehicle weight when the vehicle is towing involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defined in point 2.7 of the
Directive.
****

M
aximum braked trailer weight, within the GTW limit; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road
holding.
Engine
1.6 litre BlueHDi 120 S&S 2.0 litre BlueHDi 150
S&S
Gearbox Manual

(6-speed) EAT6 automatic
(6-speed) Manual

(6-speed)
Model code BHZM/SCUBHZM/1SCU BHZ T/1SCU
BHZT/2SCU AHRM/SCU
AHRM/1SCU
-
U
nladen weight
1 5191 5191 560 1 611
-
K
erb weight*
1 5941 594 1 6351 686
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)**
2 1402 1402 180 2 240
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)

o
n a 12 % gradient***
3 140
2 940 3 080 3 440
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)

o
n a 10 % or 12 % gradient****
1 000
8009001 200
-
B
raked trailer (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) -
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-
U
nbraked trailer
74 574 0750 750
-
R
ecommended nose weight
70707070
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