tow Peugeot 308 2021 Owner's Guide

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Driving
6Certain situations cannot be managed by the
system and require the driver to take back
control of the vehicle.
Cases of non-detection by the radar:
–
Pedestrians, some cyclists, animals.
–


Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
etc.).


– Vehicles crossing your lane.
– V ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
Situations in which the driver must pause the
cruise control system:


– Vehicles in a tight bend.
– When approaching a roundabout.

– When following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions permit.
Situations in which the driver is prompted to
immediately resume control:
–

Excessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle
in front of you.


– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your
vehicle and the one in front.
The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
–

Use of the "space-saver" type spare wheel
(depending on version).
–

Towing.
–

Following an impact on the front bumper
.
Be particularly careful:
– When motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered across the
traffic lane.
–

When you enter a tunnel or cross a bridge.
Cruise control operates by day and night,
in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended that
you always keep a safe distance from the
vehicles in front of you according to the traffic
conditions, weather conditions and the state
of the road surface.
Use the cruise control only where the driving
conditions allow running at a constant speed
and keeping an adequate safety distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas where pedestrians are likely to cross
the road, in heavy traffic (except for versions
with EAT8 gearbox), on winding or steep
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, when
there is snowfall, if the front bumper is
damaged or when the brake lamps have
failed.
In certain circumstances, it may not
be possible for the speed setting to be
maintained or even reached: loaded vehicle,
ascending a steep hill, etc.
The system is not intended for the following situations:
–

if the front end of the vehicle has been
modified (addition of long-range headlamps,
painting of the front bumper),
–


driving on a racing circuit,
–


running on a rolling road,
–


use of snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT


may interfere with the operation of the cruise
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–

ensure that the mat is secured correctly
,
–

never put one mat on top of another
.

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Driving
Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and
limits
Vehicle moving forward.
ESC system in working order.
DSC system activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on roads with few bends.
In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
– Towing a trailer.
– Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack.
– Vehicle with snow chains fitted.
– Before using an automatic car wash, with the
engine running.
– Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in
a workshop.
– Towed vehicle, engine running.
– If the brake lamps are not working.
– Damaged front bumper.
– Following an impact to the windscreen close to
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated when the use of a "space-saver" type
spare wheel is detected, or if a fault with the
lateral brake lamps is detected.
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake
lamps are not in perfect working order.
The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–

driving on a winding road,
–


poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow

, heavy rain, thick fog, etc.),
–

dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle,
low sun, reflections on a damp road, leaving a
tunnel, alternating shade and light, etc.),
–


radar obstructed (mud, frost, snow
,
condensation, etc.).
In these situations, detection performance
may be reduced.
Malfunction
In the event of a cruise control
malfunction, dashes are displayed instead
of the cruise control speed setting.
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by a warning message and
an audible signal, to indicate a system
malfunction.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically if the use of a “space-
saver” type spare wheel is detected or in the
event of a malfunction of the lateral brake
lamps or trailer brake lamps (for approved
trailers).
Active Safety Brake with Distance Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This system:
–
warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the vehicle in front.
–

reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a
collision or limit its severity

.
This system is comprised of three functions:
–

Distance Alert.
–


Intelligent emergency braking assistance.
–


Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency
braking).


The vehicle has a multifunction camera located
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on
version, a radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not avoid the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system is designed to assist the driver
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously
monitor traffic conditions in accordance with
applicable driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a potential obstacle, it prepares the braking
circuit in case automatic braking is needed.
This may cause a slight noise and a slight
sensation of deceleration.
Deactivation / Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.

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6Deactivation/Activation



► Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the
system at any time.
Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of the
indicator lamp in the button.
Malfunction
In the event of a system
malfunction, these warning lamps
come on on the instrument panel, accompanied
by an onscreen message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Blind Spot Monitoring
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This system includes sensors, placed on the
sides of the bumpers, and warns the driver of
the potentially dangerous presence of another
vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) in the blind spot
areas of their vehicle (areas hidden
from the
driver's field of vision).


The warning is given by a fixed warning lamp
that appears in the door mirror on the side in
question:
–

immediately
, when being overtaken;
–

after a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly

.
Activation/Deactivation
It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
The status of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Operating conditions
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes.
–

The speed of your vehicle must be between 7
and 87 mph (12 and 140

km/h).
–

When overtaking a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 6

mph (10 km/h).
–

When overtaken by a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 16

mph (25 km/h).
–

T
raffic is flowing normally.
–

Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of
time 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, a caravan,
etc.

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6Parking sensors
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids.


Using sensors located in the bumper, this
system signals the proximity of obstacles
(e.g.
pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in
their field of detection.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear, which is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when disengaging
reverse gear.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
within the sensors’ detection zone. The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars on the screen that represent the
distance between the obstacle and the vehicle
(white: more distant, orange: close, red: very
close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph (10
km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if the
vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph
(10
km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle in relation to
the vehicle, in the vehicle trajectory, in front or
behind.
Deactivation/Activation
It is set via the vehicle configuration menu.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
The rear parking sensors system will be deactivated automatically if a trailer or
bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist function is measuring a space.
For more information on the Park Assist, refer
to the corresponding section.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.

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Rear view

To activate the camera located on the tailgate,
engage reverse gear and do not exceed a speed
of 6 mph (10 km/h).
The system is deactivated:
– If a trailer is attached or a bicycle carrier
is fitted on a towing device (vehicle fitted
with a towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations).
– Automatically, at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10 km/h),
– Automatically, if the tailgate is opened.
– Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image
remains displayed for 7 seconds).
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when
changing into reverse, this warning lamp
comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied
by an onscreen message and an audible signal
(short beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Visiopark 1
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .


As soon as reverse gear is engaged with the
engine running, this system displays views of
your vehicle’s close surroundings on the touch
screen using a camera located at the rear of the
vehicle.




The screen is divided into two parts with a
contextual view and a view from above the
vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the information
on the view from above the vehicle.
Various contextual views may be displayed:
–
Standard view
.
–

180° view
.
–

Zoom view
.
AUTO mode is activated by default.
In this mode, the system chooses the best view
to display
(standard or zoom).
You can change the type of view at any time
during a manoeuvre.
The system status is not saved when the ignition
is switched off.
Principle of operation

Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close
surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres
at low speed.
An image from above your vehicle in its close
surroundings is reconstructed (represented
between the brackets) in real time and as the
manoeuvre progresses.
It facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when
parking and allows obstacles close to the vehicle
to be seen. It is automatically deleted if the
vehicle remains stationary for too long.

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6Rear view

To activate the camera located on the tailgate,
engage reverse gear and do not exceed a speed
of 6 mph (10 km/h).
The system is deactivated:
–

If a trailer is attached or a bicycle carrier
is fitted on a towing device (vehicle fitted
with a towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations).
–


Automatically
, at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10
km/h),
–

Automatically
, if the tailgate is opened.
–

Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image
remains displayed for 7

seconds).
–

By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
AUTO mode

This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic
view changes from the rear view (standard) to
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is
approached at the level of the red line (less than
30
cm) during a manoeuvre.
Standard view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen. The blue lines
1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to 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.
Zoom view

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 nearby obstacles.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.

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6

► The assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress. Without exceeding 3 mph (5 km/h),
move forwards and backwards, aided by the
warnings from the "Parking sensors" system,
until the end of the manoeuvre is indicated.


The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's
front wheels are clear of the parking space.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
on the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
Parking assistance is deactivated: you can take
over the controls again.
Assistance with "bay" parking manoeuvres
► Once you have identified a parking
area, select " Park Assist" in the Vehicle/
Driving menu, then the Driving functions tab
on the touch screen to activate the function.
► Limit the vehicle speed to a maximum
of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select " Start
parking in a bay "on the touch screen.


► Operate the direction indicator on the side
you have chosen to park in order to activate the
measurement function.
You should drive at a
distance of between 0.5
m and 1.5 m from the
row of parked vehicles.


► Drive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space.
When several successive spaces are
found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.


► Move forwards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible signal,
asking you to engage reverse gear
.

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To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Malfunctions
This warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the lateral distance between your
vehicle and the space is too great, the
system may not be able to measure the
space.
Any object exceeding the dimensions of the
vehicle 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 dirt, ice
or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

► Select reverse, release the steering wheel
and start moving without exceeding 4 mph
(7
km/h).


► The assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
–

Without exceeding 4 mph (7
km/h), follow
the instructions displayed on the instrument
panel, aided by the warnings from the "Parking
sensors" system, until the end of the manoeuvre
is indicated.


At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
Parking assistance is deactivated: you can take
over the controls again.
During a "bay" parking manoeuvre, the
Park Assist system is automatically
deactivated once the rear of the vehicle is
within 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:
–

on switching off the ignition,
–

if the engine stalls,
–

if no manoeuvre is performed within 5 minutes
of selecting the type of manoeuvre
–

after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a
manoeuvre,
–

if the road wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered,
–

if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the stated
limit,
–

when the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
–

after 4 manoeuvre cycles,
–

on opening the driver's door
,
–
if one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
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:
– when towing a trailer ,
–

if the driver's door is opened,
–


if the speed of the vehicle is above 45 mph
(70 km/h).

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Practical information
7Compatibility of fuels
Petrol fuels conforming to the EN228 standard
containing up to 5% and 10% ethanol
respectively.
Diesel fuels conforming to the EN590, EN16734
and EN16709 standards and containing up to
7%, 10%, 20% and 30% fatty acid methyl ester
respectively. The use of B20 or B30 fuels, even
occasionally, imposes special maintenance
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".
Paraffinic Diesel fuel conforming to the EN15940
standard.
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 system).
The only fuel additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715001 (petrol)
or B715000 (Diesel) standards.
Diesel at low temperature
At temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the
formation of paraffins in summer-type Diesel fuels could prevent the engine from operating
correctly. In these temperature conditions, use
winter-type Diesel fuel and keep the fuel tank
more than 50
% full.
At temperatures below -15 °C (+5 °F) to avoid
problems starting, it is best to park the vehicle
under shelter (heated garage).
Travelling abroad
Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s
engine.
In certain countries, the use of a particular
fuel may be required (specific octane rating,
specific trade name, etc.) to ensure correct
operation of the engine.
For all additional information, consult a dealer.
Refuelling
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 53 litres (or
45 litres depending on version).
Reserve level: approximately 6 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached, this
warning lamp lights up on the instrument
panel, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal. When it first comes on,
about 6 litres of fuel remain.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp
appears every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an onscreen message and
an audible signal. When driving, this message
and audible signal are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards 0.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
For more information on Running out of fuel
(Diesel), refer to the corresponding section.
A small arrow by the warning lamp indicates which side of the vehicle the
fuel filler flap is located on.
Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
Refuelling
At least 6 litres of fuel must be added in order to
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.

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Towing device
Load distribution
► 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.
The maximum towable load
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000
metres of
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and their
wiring harnesses approved by
PEUGEOT. We recommend having them
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, they must
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball weight) also includes
the use of accessories (bicycle carriers,
tow boxes, etc.).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
GTi towing
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
tow-bar.
Towing device with towball
Before each use
To ensure the towball is correctly fitted,
check the follow points:
Saloon:
–

The green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball.
–


The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A

).
–

The safety lock is on and the key removed;
the wheel can no longer be operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to move it with
your hand.
SW :
–


The towball is correctly engaged (position
A

).
–

The safety lock is on and the key removed;
the trigger can no longer be operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to move it with
your hand.
If the towball is not engaged, the trailer can
become detached -

Accident risk!
During use
Never release the locking system when
a trailer or load carrier is connected to the
towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle - Gross Train Weight
or GTW.
Always comply with the maximum authorised
load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,
this device may become detached from the
vehicle - risk of an accident!
Check that the trailer lamps work correctly.
Before setting off, check and/or adjust
headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp height
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.
Blanking plug

In the event of recovery, 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 behind the lower air intake grille.
Towbar with quickly detachable towball
(hatchback)
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and
removed with no need for tools.