towing Peugeot 308 2016 User Guide

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In the event of a fault with the active cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and display of the message message "Driving
aid functions fault".
Have the system checked by a P
eu
ge
Ot
d

ealer or a qualified workshop. When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the active cruise control on
slippery sur faces or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to attain
or maintain the programmed speed.
Operating fault
the operation of the radar, located in
t he front bumper, may be disturbed in
certain weather conditions, for example:
with accumulations of snow, ice,
mud,
...
C

lean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...
the u

se of mats not approved by
P
eu

ge
Ot m
ay inter fere with the
operation of the active cruise control.
to av

oid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
en

sure that mats are secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-
ne

ver fit one mat on top of another.
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F to deactivate the system, press
t his button again; its indicator lamp
goes off as well as the associated
indicator in the instrument panel
(depending on version). -
th

is warning lamp
flashes for a few
seconds then goes off,
Operating fault
the system is automatically deactivated
w hen towing with a towbar approved by
P
e u

g e
Ot.
H

igh pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
the s

tate of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition. -
th
is symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off.
Have it checked by a Peu geOt d ealer or a
qualified workshop.
the s
ystem may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
tak

e care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.
Depending on version:
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the system is deactivated by pressing the
c ontrol.
the s

ystem is deactivated automatically:
-
on s

witching off the ignition,
-
if t

he engine stalls,
-
if n

o manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes
of selection of the type of manoeuvre,
-
af

ter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
-
if t

he road wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR)
is triggered,
-
if t

he speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-
wh

en the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-
af

ter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
on

opening the driver's door,
-
if o

ne of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
the o

peration indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal.
the d

river should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
Deactivation
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate it to
repeat the measurement.
the s
ystem is switched off automatically:
-
wh
en towing a trailer,
-
if t
he driver's door is opened,
-
if t
he speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(70 km/h).
to sw
itch the system of for a prolonged period,
contact a P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
-
th
is warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and a
message appears, accompanied
by an audible signal,
Operating faults
In the event of a fault, the symbol
for the button changes to alert
mode and the warning lamp flashes
for a few moments then goes off.
Contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching off
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road
dirt, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
-
th

is symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off. If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope
of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not
taken into account by the Park Assist
system during a manoeuvre.
Depending on version:
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Very cold climate screen
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
P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top
section of the front bumper upper grille.
F
Pr

ess on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each
r etaining clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-
when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, . ..),
- when towing,
- at s peeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeOt t owbars 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 P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop for this. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
the c

over is located behind the lower
air intake grille.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
GTi towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
thi

s safety equipment should be used in
addition to the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.
Placing the triangle in the
road
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
unfolding and installing supplied with the
triangle. F
Pl
ace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
the t

riangle is available as an
accessory; contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer
or a qualified workshop.
the s

torage location for a folded triangle or its
box is under the boot floor.
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this kit is installed in the storage box, under the
bo ot floor.
thi
s kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
these tools are specific to your vehicle and can
v ary according to equipment. Do not use them
for other purposes.
1.
12 V c

ompressor.
Co

ntains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
tow

ing eye.
the t
yre inflation pressures are given on
this lab el.
the v

ehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
For more information on towing refer to
the corresponding section.
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Changing a wheel
the tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Access to the tooling
List of tools
these tools are specific to your vehicle and can
v ary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.
1.
W

heelbrace.
Fo

r removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
Ja

ck with integral handle.
Fo

r raising the vehicle. 3.
"B

olt cover" tool.
Fo

r removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
So
cket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
Fo
r adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.
tow
ing eye.
Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
For more information on towing, refer to
the corresponding section.
Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
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to w i n gProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tooling
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to ga

in access to it:
F
op

en the boot,
F
ra

ise the floor,
F
re

move the towing eye from the holder. Put the gear lever into neutral.
the f

ailure to follow this requirement
may lead to damage to components
of the braking system and the lack
of braking assistance on restarting
the
eng
ine.
F On t he front bumper, press the cover
(as s hown above) to unclip it.
F
Sc

rew the towing eye in fully.
F
In

stall the towing arm.
F
Sw

itch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
Mov

e off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.ens
ure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
the d

river 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 t

owing 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:
-
ve

hicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
fou

r-wheel drive vehicle,
-
wh

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

wing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
wh

ere there is no approved towing arm available...
F
On t

he rear bumper, press the cover
(as
s

hown above) to unclip it.
F
Sc

rew the towing eye in fully.
F
In

stall the towing arm.
F
Sw

itch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
Mov

e off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
For more information on the electric parking brake (brake released), refer to the
corresponding section.
In the event of a breakdown