2011 Peugeot 308 SW BL towing

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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.

)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the automatic
gearbox).
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,

)
unclip the wheelbrace from its
support,

)
remove the towing eye from the
same support.



General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in
your country.
Ensure that the weight of the
towing vehicle is higher than that of
the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel
of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast
roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use
an approved towing bar; rope and
straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the
engine off, there is no longer any
power assistance for braking or
steering.
In the following cases, you must al-
ways call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a
motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,

- towing with only two wheels on
the ground,

- where there is no approved
towing bar available...
Failure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmis-
sion...) and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the engine
is started.

)
Unlock the steering by turning the
ignition key one notch and release
the parking brake.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive slowly for
a short distance only.

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)
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 both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive slowly for
a short distance only.



Towing another vehicle





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


Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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 tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
If your vehicle is fi tted with the
1.6 litre THP 200 hp engine, you
cannot fi t a towbar. The space
occupied by the sport exhaust sys-
tem prevents this.

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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,

-
at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).



Removal



)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
release each fi xing clip in turn. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.

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
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine 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.


*
According to country.

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*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.4 litre VTi
98 hp




1.6 litre 16V
110 hp



1.6 litre VTi 120 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Automatic



Model codes:


4C...


8FR-0



N6A-C
N6A-5



-



5FS-0



-



5FS-9




- Unladen weight
1 271
1 302
-
1 287
-
1 312


- Kerb weight
1 346
1 377
-
1 362
-
1 387


- Payload
509
518
-
528
-
523


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 780
1 820
-
1 815
-
1 835


- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12% gradient
2 980
3 020
-
3 315
-
3 085


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 200
1 200
-
1 500
-
1 250


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 450
-
1 500
-
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
670
685
-
680
-
690


- Recommended nose weight
60
60
-
76
-
60

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre THP
150 hp



1.6 litre THP 156 hp



1.6 litre THP
163 hp



1.6 litre THP
200 hp



Gearboxes


Automatic



Manual



Automatic



Automatic



Manual



Model codes:
4C...


5FE-J



5FV-8



5FV-A



5FM-J



5FU-8




- Unladen weight
1 358
1 315
1 368
1 358
1 399


- Kerb weight
1 433
1 390
1 443
1 433
1 474


- Payload
502
525
502
502
451


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 860
1 840
1 870
1 860
1 850


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
2 660
3 390
3 470
2 660
1 850


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
800
1 550
1 600
800
X


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
800
1 650
1 650
800
X


- Unbraked trailer
710
695
720
710
X


- Recommended nose weight
65
70
70
65
X
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.4 litre VTi
98 hp




1.6 litre 16V
110 hp



1.6 litre VTi 120 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Automatic



Model codes: 4E...


8FR-0



N6A-C
N6A-5



-



5FS-0



-



5FS-9




- Unladen weight
1 320
1 374
-
1 320
-
1 356


- Kerb weight
1 395
1 449
-
1 395
-
1 431


- Payload
600
576
-
602
-
592


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 920
1 950
-
1 922
-
1 948


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient

3 020
3 150
-
3 272
-
3 298


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100
1 200
-
1 350
-
1 350


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 100
1 400
-
1 500
-
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
695
720
-
695
-
715


- Recommended nose weight
60
75
-
65
-
60

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre THP 156 hp



1.6 litre THP 163 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Automatic



Automatic



Model codes: 4E...


5FV-8



5FV-A



5FM-J




- Unladen weight
1 400
1 428
1 436


- Kerb weight
1 475
1 503
1 511


- Payload
540
537
584


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 940
1 965
2 020


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 390
3 515
2 820


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 450
1 550
800


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 600
1 550
800


- Unbraked trailer
735
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
65
65
75

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre 16V
110 hp


1.6 litre VTi 120 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Automatic



Model codes: 4H...


N6A-C
N6A-5



-



5FS-0



-



5FS-9




- Unladen weight
1 462
-
1 406
-
1 430


- Kerb weight
1 537
-
1 481
-
1 505


- Payload
648
-
694
-
700


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 110
-
2 100
-
2 130


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 110
-
3 300
-
3 080


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 000
-
1 200
-
950


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 350
-
1 400
-
1 100


- Unbraked trailer
750
-
740
-
750


- Recommended nose weight
75
-
60
-
55