towing PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owner's Manual

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During use
Never release the locking system 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
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Below 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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A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f

or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f

or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
Very cold climate screen
(Depending on country of sale.)
Prevents snow from accumulating at the
radiator cooling fan.
This removable device consists of two
elements to be attached to the front bumper. For fitting and removing the screen, it is
recommended that you get in touch with 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
Removing
F Offer up the corresponding screen to the
lower grille in the bumper. F

F
irst insert the two lower fixing brackets into
the bumper.
F
T
ilt the screen upwards until the three upper
fixing brackets click into the bumper.
F
C
heck that the unit is firmly held by pressing
its edge.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
F
I
nsert a finger into the notch in the upper
part of the screen.
F
P
ull towards you to unclip the unit.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
The very cold climate screen must be
removed:
-
w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
- w hen towing,
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a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
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All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
List of tools
1.Chocks to immobilise the vehicle
(depending on equipment).
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
For versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit:
For more information on the Temporary
puncture repair kit , refer to the corresponding
section.
F

u

nclip the storage box by pulling it up,
F

u

nclip the two fixings to open its cover.
4.Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a 12 V compressor and a
cartridge of sealant to temporarily repair
the wheel and adjust the tyre pressure.
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The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
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t

he sunroof and its electric blind,
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t

he electric windows,
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t

he date and time,
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t

he preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stored in a toolbox, under the
boot floor.
For more information on Access to the tools
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its top left corner.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm. F

P
lace the gearbox in neutral.
Failure to follow this instruction may
cause damage to some components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance when the
engine is restarted.
F
U
nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the left.
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F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F I nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt 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 the vehicle is towed with its
engine off, there is no longer braking and
steering assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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f

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

w
hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.The maximum power corresponds to
the value type-approved on a test bed,
under conditions defined in European
legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to your
vehicle are given in the registration document,
as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also given on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. The GTW values and the towable loads listed
are valid for a maximum altitude of 1,000

m
etres.
The towable load must be reduced by steps of
10% for each additional 1,000 metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towbar.
GT W: Gross train weight.
When exterior temperatures are high,
the vehicle per formance may be limited
in order to protect the engine. When the
exterior temperature is higher than 37°C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing using a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never
exceed a speed of approximately 60 mph
(100
km/h) (obser ve the local legislation
in force). If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
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Technical data

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W
Warning and indicator lamps ..........................11
W arning lamp, braking system ..................14 -15
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater


.......23
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt not fastened
...............................

..........13 0
Warning lamps


.................................... 11, 14 , 35
Warning lamp, seat belts


..............................13 0
Warning lamp, Service ....................................16
Weights
...............

..........................263-265, 267
Welcome lighting ..................................... 50, 114
Wheel, spare
................. 23

3, 238-240 , 243 -244
Window controls


............................................. 65
Windscreen, heated


........................................ 91
Wiper blades (changing)


................11 9, 252-253
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 11 8
Wipers


....................................... 24, 117 , 11 9 -12 0
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive


.....117 , 11 9 -12 0Storage wells ........................................ 105, 108
Storing driving positions ............................ 74
-75
Stowing rings


................................................ 105
Sunroof, panoramic
........................................ 67
S

un visor
...............................
..........................97
Switching off the engine


...............................152
Synchronising the remote control
...................56
T
Table position ............................................. 72-73
Tables of fuses .............................................. 256
Tailgate
................

............................................ 61
Ta n k , f u e l


................................................ 216 -217
Technical data
............................... 26

4-265, 267
Telephone
.......... 98

-99, 25 -29 , 13 -16, 1 0 -11, 13
Telephone, Bluetooth with voice recognition


...14
Temperature, coolant


...................................... 32
Third brake lamp


........................................... 252
Three flashes (direction indicators)
.............. 111
T

icket holder

................................................... 96
Time (setting)


................................ 38-40, 31, 17
TMC (Traffic info)

............................................ 13
T

ool box
................
......................................... 108
To o l s


...................................... 238-239, 238-240
Total distance recorder


...................................36
Touch screen ........................................... 98, 1, 1
Touch screen ~ Touch screen tablet


.........................40, 43 , 46
Towball, quickly detachable


..................220-223
To w b a r
...............................

.....126 , 151-152 , 219
Towed loads


.................................. 263-265, 267
Towing another vehicle


.................................261
Traction control (ASR)


...........................124 -128
Traffic information (TA)


.....................................5
Traffic information (TMC)


................................13
Tr a i l e r
...............

......................126, 151-152 , 219
Trailer stability assist (TSA) .......................... 12 6
Trajectory control systems ............................12
4
Triangle, warning ........................................... 237
Trip computer


............................................. 37- 3 8
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 36
T

y r e s

.............................................................. 233
Tyre under-inflation detection


.........18, 170 , 243
U
Under-inflation (detection) ............................170
Unlocking .................................................. 48, 51
Unlocking from the inside
...............................57
Unlocking the boot

...............................
.....5 0 - 51
Unlocking the doors
........................................ 62
U

nlocking the tailgate
............................... 5

0 - 51
Updating the date
...................................... 31,

18
Updating the time
...............................

.......31, 17
USB


................................................... 23 -24, 9, 7
V
Ventilation ........................................... 81- 8 6, 90
Very cold climate screen (snow shield) ........224
Visibility
...............

............................................ 90
Vision, 180° for ward
..................................... 207
Visiopark
....................................................... 20

4
Visiopark 1
– Visiopark 2
..............................2

07
Voice commands


......................................... 5 -10
.
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