2011 Peugeot 308 SW BL towing

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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

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 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.
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.
If your vehicle is fi tted with the
1.6 THP 200 hp engine, you can-
not fi t a towbar. The space occu-
pied by the sport exhaust system
prevents this.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is offered by the PEUGEOT
dealer 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.


"Comfort":
parking sensors, side and rear blinds,
door defl ectors, isotherm module, head
restraint-mounted coat hanger, front
centre armrest, reading lamp, scented
air freshener...

**
Sunroof which must be fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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.

*
According to country.

Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.

"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot mat, boot spacers,
storage under parcel shelf, transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof
box, towbars, wiring harnesses...
The towbar and its wiring harness must
be fi tted by a PEUGEOT dealer.

"Style":
leather steering wheel, aluminium gear
lever knob, sunroof ** , alloy wheels, wheel
trims, sport exhaust, body styling kit.

"Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security locks,
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, breathalyser, fi rst aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility jack-
et, dog guard, front foglamp kit, tempo-
rary puncture repair kit, snow chains,
anti-skid covers.

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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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.4 litre VTi 16V
95 hp



1.4 litre VTi 16V
98 hp



1.6 litre VTi 16V 120 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Auto.



Model codes:
4C...


8FS-C



8FR-0



5FW-C



5FS-0



5FW-F



5FS-9




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


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


- Payload
489
509
528
528
512
523


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 760
1 780
1 815
1 815
1 824
1 835


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 960
2 980
3 215
3 315
3 094
3 085


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
1 200
1 400
1 500
1 270
1 250


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 450
1 650
1 500
1 520
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
670
670
680
680
690
690


- Recommended nose weight
58
60
76
76
61
60

*
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


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre 16V
108 hp



1.6 litre THP
16V 150 hp



1.6 litre THP
16V 140 hp



1.6 litre THP 16V 156 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Auto.



Manual



Auto.



Model codes:



4C...


N6A-B
N6A-C



5FX-H



5FT-F



5FV-8



5FV-A




- Unladen weight
1 302
1 340
1 355
1 315
1 368


- Kerb weight
1 377
1 415
1 430
1 390
1 443


- Payload
518
500
500
525
502


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 820

1 840
1 855
1 840
1 870


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 020
3 290
3 255
3 390
3 470


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
1 450
1 400
1 550
1 600


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 700
1 650
1 650
1 650


- Unbraked trailer
685
705
715
695
720


- Recommended nose weight
60
68
66
70
70
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.

1TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre THP 16V 200 hp



2 litre 16V 140 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Auto.



Model codes:
4C...


5FU-8



RFJ-B
RFJ-C



RFJ-E
RFJ-F




- Unladen weight
1 399
1 323
1 348


- Kerb weight
1 474
1 398
1 423


- Payload
451
502
502


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 850
1 825
1 850


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
1 850
3 225
3 250


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
X
1 400

1 400


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


- Unbraked trailer
X
695
710


- Recommended nose weight
X
70
70
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 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)



BioFlex engines


1.6 litre 16V 110 hp



2 litre 16V 140 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Model codes:
4C...


NFU-C/FF



RFJ-C/FF




- Unladen weight
1 307
1 307


- Kerb weight
1 382
1 382


- Payload
447
447


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 754
1 754


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 954
3 154


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 650


- Unbraked trailer
690
690


- Recommended nose weight
60
66
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.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.4 litre VTi
16V 95 hp



1.4 litre VTi
16V 98 hp



1.6 litre VTi 16V 120 hp



1.6 litre 16V
108 hp



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Auto.



Manual



Model codes: 4E...


8FS-C



8FR-0



5FW-C



5FS-0



5FW-F



5FS-9



N6A-B
N6A-C




- Unladen weight
1 351
1 320
1 362
1 320
1 388
1 356
1 374


- Kerb weight
1 426
1 395
1 437
1 395
1 463
1 431
1 449


- Payload
569
600
560
602
560
592
576


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


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 970
3 020
3 172
3 272
3 098
3 298
3 150


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 050
1 100
1 250
1 350
1 150
1 350
1 200


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 350
1 100
1 550
1 500
1 450
1 500
1 400


- Unbraked trailer
710
695
715
695
730
715
720


- Recommended nose weight
60
60
65
65
60
60
75
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.

1TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre THP
16V 150 hp



1.6 litre THP
16V 140 hp



1.6 litre THP 16V 156 hp



BioFlex 2 litre
16V 140 hp


Gearboxes


Manual



Auto.



Manual



Auto.



Manual



Model codes: 4E...


5FX-H



5FT-F



5FV-8



5FV-A



RFJ-C/FF




- Unladen weight
1 384
1 400
1 400
1 428
1 374


- Kerb weight
1 459
1 475
1 475
1 503
1 449


- Payload
560
560
540
537
561


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 944
1 960
1 940
1 965
1 935


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 394
3 160
3 390
3 515
3 285


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 450
1 200
1 450
1 550
1 350


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 700
1 500
1 600
1 550
1 550


- Unbraked trailer
725
735
735
750
720


- Recommended nose weight
70
60
65
65
75
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.