towing Peugeot 308 SW BL Dag 2009.5 Owner's Manual

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COMFORT
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high,
fi rst ventilate the passenger com-
partment for a few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting
high enough to quickly change the
air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the o peration and main-
tenance guidelines below:

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard ; this is used
for regulation of the air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 mi nutes, once or
twice a month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the p urifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.

 If the system does not produce cold air, deactivate it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available e ngine power and so
improves the towing ability. The condensation created by the
air conditioning results in a dis-
charge of water under the vehicle
which is perfectly normal.

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FITTINGS
BOOT LAYOUT

1. Rear
parcel
shelf
(see details on following page)

2. Hooks
(see details on following page)

3. Stowing rings

4. Luggage retaining strap

5. Enclosed storage tray

6. Open storage tray

7. Storage box
(see details on following page)

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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS

1. Rear parcel shelf
(see details on following page)

2. 12 V
accessories socket
(see details on following page)

3. Hooks
(see details on following page)

4. Stowing rings

5. Storage tray

6. High load retaining net
(see details on following page)

7. Luggage retaining strap

FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS

1. Load space screen
(see details on following page)

2. Storage box

3. 12 V
accessories socket
(see details on following page)

4. Hooks
(see details on following page)

5. Stowing rings

6. High load retaining net
(see details on following page)

7. Rear armrests with can holder

8. Luggage retaining strap

9. Location for torch or for Hi-Fi
amplifi er
(see details on following page)

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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty sec-
onds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).

 Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.

 Right: raise the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

 Press this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.

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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
System consisting of four proximity sen-
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects any obstacle (person, ve-
hicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle,
except obstacles located just below the
bumper. An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar
object may be detected at the be-
ginning of the manoeuvre, but may
no longer be detected when the
vehicle comes close to it.
The parking sensor system can-
not, in any circumstances, take
the place of the vigilance and re-
sponsibility of the driver. Activation
The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
by an audible signal. The proximity in-
formation is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
- a graphic on the multifunction screen, with blocks which become
increasingly closer to the vehicle. When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal be-
comes continuous and the "Danger" sym-
bol appears on the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
you exit reverse gear, the system be-
comes inactive.
Programming
You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The system
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to the
parking assistance menu, refer to ve-
hicle confi guration in the "Multifunction
screens" section corresponding to your
screen.
The system will be deactivated auto-
matically when towing a trailer or when
a bicycle carrier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted
with a towbar or bicycle carrier recom-
mended by PEUGEOT).
Operating faults If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal (short beep)
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
frost or snow.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the shelf support,

 remove the polystyrene storage
box,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
gear control gearbox or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to observe this special condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your
vehicle towed or for towing
another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing it on the left.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing it on the left.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the left-
hand side trim of the boot.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 open the access fl ap in the left-hand
side trim,

 remove the wheelbrace from its
support,

 remove the towing eye from the
same support. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
ing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this special condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Distribution of loads

 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. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of ac-
cessories and original parts from the
PEUGEOT network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from PEUGEOT's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by
PEUGEOT Accessories is structured
around 5 categories: PROTECTION -
TOURING - IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY -
STYLING - UNIVERSAL.
"Protection": "Touring":
mats ** , boot tray, luggage
net, coat hook fi tted to head
restraints, aluminium or PVC
door sills.
anti-theft alarm, window en-
graving, wheel security locks,
breathalyzer, fi rst aid kit,
warning triangle, high vizibility
jacket, stolen vehicle tracking
system, dog guard, temporary
tyre repair kit, snow chains. For leisure pursuits: roof bars, bicycle
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, booster seats
and child seats, side blinds and rear
blind, front centre armrest, CD storage,
under shelf storage.
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by
the PEUGEOT network.
** To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting

 Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.

 Press around its edge to engage its
fi xing clips one by one.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
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at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removal

 Use a screwdriver as a lever to
release each fi xing clip in turn.
* According to country.