2008 Peugeot 308 SW BL tow bar
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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 towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
To gain access to it:
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the shelf support,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x ,
remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towbar.
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 piloted
m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c
g e a r b o x ) .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
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 towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
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 towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
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,
o p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p i n t h e l e f t - h a n d
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 towbar.
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
g e a r b o x ) .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
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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
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside 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.
Lights
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
If the warning light and the
STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e m a x i m u m
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d
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
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
y o u r v e h i c l e a n d t h a t t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
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
b e n e fi t f r o m P E U G E O T ’ s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by PEUGEOT
Accessories is structured around 5 cat-
egories: PROTECTION - TOURING -
IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY - STYLING -
UNIVERSAL.
"Protection": "Touring":
mats ** , boot tray, luggage net,
fi x e d c o a t h o o k o n h e a d r e -
straint, aluminium or PVC door
sills, fragrance cartridges.
anti-theft alarm, window en-
g r a v i n g , w h e e l l o c k s , fi r s t a i d
kit, warning triangle, safety
jacket, stolen vehicle track-
ing system, dog guard, snow
chains. For leisure pursuits: roof bars, bicycle
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
b a r s , s k i c a r r i e r , r o o f b o x , b o o s t e r s e a t s
and child seats, side blinds and rear
blind, front centre armrest, CD storage,
under shelf storage.
T r a i l e r t o w b a r w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y
the PEUGEOT network.
** To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable device which prevents the
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Fitting
Offer up the very cold climate screen
in front of the lower section of the
front bumper.
Press on its periphery to clip its
fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the outside temperature e x c e e d s 1 0 ° C ,
- when towing,
- at speeds higher than 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
u n c l i p e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
* According to country.
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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
b e n e fi t f r o m P E U G E O T ’ s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by PEUGEOT
Accessories is structured around 5 cat-
egories: PROTECTION - TOURING -
IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY - STYLING -
UNIVERSAL.
"Protection": "Touring":
mats ** , boot tray, luggage net,
fi x e d c o a t h o o k o n h e a d r e -
straint, aluminium or PVC door
sills, fragrance cartridges.
anti-theft alarm, window en-
g r a v i n g , w h e e l l o c k s , fi r s t a i d
kit, warning triangle, safety
jacket, stolen vehicle track-
ing system, dog guard, snow
chains. For leisure pursuits: roof bars, bicycle
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
b a r s , s k i c a r r i e r , r o o f b o x , b o o s t e r s e a t s
and child seats, side blinds and rear
blind, front centre armrest, CD storage,
under shelf storage.
T r a i l e r t o w b a r w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y
the PEUGEOT network.
** To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable device which prevents the
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Fitting
Offer up the very cold climate screen
in front of the lower section of the
front bumper.
Press on its periphery to clip its
fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the outside temperature e x c e e d s 1 0 ° C ,
- when towing,
- at speeds higher than 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
u n c l i p e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
* According to country.