Peugeot 308 2018 Owner's Manual

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Fuel tank
Tank capacity: about 53 litres (or 45 litres
depending on the version).
Opening
Refilling
At least 6 litres of fuel must be added, in order
t o be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a noise
caused by an inrush of air. This is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of the fuel
system. F

T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (see a reminder label on the inside
of the filler flap).
F
I
ntroduce the key into the filler cap, if your
vehicle has a normal key.
F
T
urn the filler cap to the left.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
a device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, admitting petrol
nozzles only.
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have the tank
drained and refilled with the correct
fuel before you star t the engine.
For the Puretech 225 S&S EAT8 engine, the
use of RON98 lead-free petrol is recommended
to guarantee optimum operation of the engine.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message.
F

I

f your vehicle has

K

eyless Entry and
Starting, unlock the vehicle.
F

P

ress the filler flap (on the rear side of the
vehicle) then pull it.
F

R

emove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
F

I

ntroduce the nozzle and push it in fully
(pushing on the metal non-return valve A ).F

F

ill the tank. Do not continue past the
third cut- off of the nozzle, as this may
cause malfunctions.
F

R

efit the filler cap turning it to the right.
F

P

ush the filler flap to close it (your vehicle
must be unlocked).
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When it first comes on, less than 6 litres of fuel
r emain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
Fuel cut- of f
Your vehicle is fitted with a safety system that
cuts off the supply of fuel in the event of an
impact.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
Diesel misfuel prevention
Mechanical device which prevents filling the
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It helps
avoid the risk of engine damage that can result
from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel
prevention device appears when the filler cap
is removed. It is still possible to use a fuel can to fill the
t a n k s l ow l y.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in
direct contact with the flap of the misfuel
prevention device.Driving abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be
different in other countries, the presence
of the misfuel prevention device may make
refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so before travelling
abroad, we recommend that you check
with the PEUGEOT dealer network,
whether your vehicle is suitable for the
fuel pumps in the country in which you
intend to travel.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
Diesel tank, it comes into contact with the flap.
The system remains closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.
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Compatibility of fuels
Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with biofuels
that conform to current and future European
standards and which can be obtained from
filling stations:Petrol that meets standard EN228,
mixed with a biofuel that meets standard
EN15376.
The only petrol additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715001
standard.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels that conform to current and future
European standards and which can be
obtained from filling stations: For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel, etc.) is strictly prohibited
(risk of damage to the engine and fuel
syste m). The only Diesel additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715000
standard.
Diesel at low temperature
At temperatures below 0°C (+32°F), the
formation of paraffins in summer-type Diesel
fuels could result in an abnormal operation
of the fuel supply circuit. To avoid this, we
recommend using winter-type Diesel fuel and
keeping the fuel tank more than 50% full.
If, despite this, at temperatures below -15°C
(+5°F) the engine has problems starting,
just leave the vehicle in a garage or heated
workshop for a little while.
Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the engine of
your vehicle.
In cer tain countries, the use of a par ticular
fuel may be required (specific octane
rating, specific trade name, etc.) to ensure
correct operation of the engine.
For any additional information, contact a dealer.
Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN590

mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester), Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN16734

mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 10% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester),
Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets
standard EN15940

mixed with a biofuel
that meets standard EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester).
B20 or B30 fuel that meets the standard
EN16709 can be used with your Diesel
engine. However, the use of this
fuel, even occasional, requires strict
application of the special ser vicing
conditions referred to as "Arduous
conditions".
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Installation advice
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and, if necessary,
place a chock under a wheel to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened. It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Type of chain
195/65 R15 9
mm link
205/55 R16
2 2 5 /4 5 R17
225/40 R18 K-Summit K23
235/35 R19 Polar Grip 70
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Very cold climate screen
Removable protective screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
It is recommended that the screen be
fitted and removed by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting
F Position the screen in front of the top part of the upper grille in the front bumper.
F

P
ress the screen to clip the fixing clips.
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Removing
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each fixing clip.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-
w

hen the external temperature is greater
than 10°C (example: in summer, etc.),
-

i
n the event of towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute 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. The maximum
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation be
per formed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data

section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
GTi towing
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towing
device.
Towing device with towball
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
Hatchback:
-

t
he green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
-

t
he locking wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ).
-

t
he safety lock is on and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
-

t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
SW:
-

t
he towball is correctly engaged
(position A ),
-

t
he safety lock is on and the key
removed; the trigger can no longer be
operated,
-

t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – accident risk!
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During use
Never release the device with a trailer or
load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle, which is a
serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
This measure applies particularly where
the towball might obscure visibility of the
number plate or its lighting.Blanking plug
In the event of towing, it is essential to remove
the blanking plug if your vehicle has one.
To do this, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The blanking plug is located behind the
lower air intake grille.
Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
(hatchback)
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towing device.
1. Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking wheel.
7. Safety key lock.
8. Label to note down the key references.
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Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To know the Technical data , and, in
particular, the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding section.
To ensure complete safety while driving
with a To w b a r d e v i c e , refer to the
corresponding section.
Fitting the towball
A. Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the locking wheel is
in contact with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the
green mark); the locking wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5


m m). F

B
elow the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug 2 from the towball carrier 1 .
F

I
nsert the end of towball 5 into carrier 1 and
push it upwards; the locking will take place
automatically. F
T he locking wheel 6 turns a quarter of a
turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
F

C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A ).
F

C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
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Removing the towball
F Always remove the key. The key cannot be removed when the lock is open.
F

C
lip the cap onto the lock.
F

R
emove the protective cover from the
towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F

A
ttach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye 4 on the carrier.
F

I
nsert the trailer plug and give it a quarter
turn to connect it to socket 3 of the carrier. F
G ive a quarter turn and pull the trailer plug
to disconnect it from socket 3 of the carrier.
F

D
etach the cable on the trailer from the
safety eye 4 on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer from the towball.
F

R
efit the protective cover to the towball.
F

R
emove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key. F
I nsert the key into the lock 7
.
F O pen the lock using the key.
F

H
old towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the
other hand, pull and turn locking wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the locking wheel.
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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towing
device system.
Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
(SW)
Presentation
F Extract the towball from the bottom of its carrier 1 .
F

R
elease the locking wheel; this
automatically stops in the unlocked position
(position B ).
F

R
efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1 .
F

C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt. No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towing device. 1.
Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Safety eye.
4. Connection socket.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking latch.
7. Locking/unlocking trigger.
8. Safety key lock.
9. Safety lock protective cap.
10. Stowing bag.
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