trailer Peugeot 308 2018 User Guide

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Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
-
E
SC deactivated or operation triggered,
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s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or greater
than 112
mph (180 km/h),
-
c

onnected electrically to a trailer,
-

u
se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is not
immediate, deactivation of the system is
recommended),
-

d
ynamic driving style detected, pressure on
the brake or accelerator pedal,
-
d

riving beyond lane markings,
-
a

ctivation of the direction indicators,
-

c
rossing the inside line on a bend,
-

d
riving in a tight corner,
-

i
nactivity by the driver detected during
correction. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
working:
-

c
onditions of poor visibility (inadequate
street lighting, snowfall, rain, fog),
-

d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light),
-

w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a s t i c ke r,
-

l
ane markings worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
-

r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
-

r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
Risk of undesirable operation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
-
d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
-
u

nfavourable climatic conditions,
-

d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice). The system is not intended for driving in the
following situations:
-

d
riving on a speed circuit,
-
d
riving with a trailer,
-
d
riving on a rolling road,
-
d
riving on unstable sur faces.
Deactivation/Activation
Without touch screen
F Press and hold this button to deactivate the
system at any time.
Deactivation is signalled by the illumination
of the indicator lamp in the button and of
this warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Reactivation is achieved by a short press.
With touch screen
Activation and deactivation of the
system is done in the Vehicle/Driving
menu of the touch screen.
Select the " Driving functions " tab, then "Lane
assist ".
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No alert will be given in the following situations:
- i n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
-

w
ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
-

d
riving on a winding road or a sharp corner, -

w
hen overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which
is both detected in the rear blind spot and
present in the driver’s front field of vision,
-
i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or
a stationary object,
-
w
hen overtaking quickly.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault, this warning
lamp comes on.
The alert is accompanied by a
message and an audible signal.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
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.
Take 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.
-

i

n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
-

y

ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
-

y

our vehicle is not pulling a trailer or another
vehicle.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from
the sensors.
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The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) locates the obstacle in relation to the
vehicle, in front or behind.
Deactivation/activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors
The system is deactivated in the
Vehicle/Driving menu, then the
Driving functions tab of the touch
screen.
F
P
ress this button. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the function.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
The function will be automatically
deactivated when connecting a trailer or a
bicycle carrier on a towing device installed
in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist system is measuring a space.
For more information on Park Assist , refer to
the corresponding section.
Operating limits
- Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
-

S
ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) may inter fere with the
vehicle's sensors.
-

C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
-

A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
-

A f
ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
distort the settings of the sensors, which is
not always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be incorrect.
-

T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
-

T
he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
Maintenance
recommendations
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 12 inches (30
cm) away from
the sensors.
Operating fault
On engaging reverse gear:
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears, accompanied by an audible
signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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The function will be deactivated:
- I f a trailer is attached or a bicycle
carrier is fitted on a towbar (vehicle
fitted with a towbar installed in line with
the manufacturer's recommendations).
-

A
bove about 6 mph (10 km/h).
-

O
n opening the tailgate.
-

W
hen shifting out of reverse (the image
remains displayed for 7
seconds).
-

B
y pressing the red cross in the top
left-hand corner of the touch screen.
Check the cleanliness of the camera lens
regularly.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
AUTO mode
Standard view Zoom view"Zoom view".
"AUTO m o de".
This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear view
(standard) to a view from above (zoom), as an
obstacle is approached at the level of the red
line (less than 30
cm) during a manoeuvre.The blue lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; the direction
changes depending on the position of the
steering wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30
cm
from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 3 and
4 represent 1
m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen. The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
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During a bay parking manoeuvre, the Park
Assist system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within 20
inches (50 cm) of an obstacle.
During parking and exit from parking
manoeuvres, the Reversing Camera
function may come into operation. It
facilitates monitoring of the surroundings
of the vehicle, by displaying additional
information in the instrument panel.
For more information on the Reversing
Camera , refer to the corresponding
section.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
-

o
n switching off the ignition,
-

i
f the engine stalls,
-

i
f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre
-

a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
-

i
f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered, This symbol is displayed on the touch
screen and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate it to
repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer,
-

i
f the driver's door is opened,
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Operating faults
Depending on version:
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
In the event of a fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
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 dimensions of the
vehicle (long or wide load) is not taken into account
by the Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.
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 PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
This system automatically monitors the tyre
pressure while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
-

i

f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-

w

hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-

a

fter 4

manoeuvre cycles,
-
o

n opening the driver's door,
-

i

f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
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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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Removing the towball
F Ensure that the two pins are in per fect contact with the cut-outs in the carrier, that
the trigger has come back towards the rear
and that the latch has moved to the right to
lock the mechanism (position A ).
F

I
nsert the key in the lock and turn it to the
right.
F

R
emove the key from the lock.
F

I
nstall the protective cap and clip it into
place by turning it to the left. F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F
A
ttach the trailer cable to the safety eye
fitted on the towball carrier.
F
R
aise the protective cover on the
connection socket and connect the trailer
electric plug.
F
D
isconnect the trailer electric plug from the
connection socket on the carrier.
F

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

D
etach the trailer from the towball.F
U nclip and remove the protective cap by
turning it to the right.
F

I
nsert the key in the lock and turn it to the
left.
F

R
emove the key from the lock.
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