2012 PEUGEOT 308 warning light

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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 towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant 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.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


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


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated 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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude. 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 harnesses 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 instructions. Refer to the "Technical Data"
section for details of the
weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 litre VTi
120 hp



1.6 litre THP
156 hp



Gearboxes

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)


- Unladen weight
1 399
1 459
1 480


- Kerb weight *

1 474
1 534
1 555


- Payload
621
561


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 020
2 020
2 030


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 220
3 426
3 530/2 830 ***



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 200
1 400/800 ***



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


- Unbraked trailer
735
750


- Recommended nose weight
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 kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

** 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.

***
Overseas export.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


1.6 litre Turbo e-HDi
110 hp



2 litre Turbo

HDi
150 hp



2 litre Turbo
HDi
163 hp



Gearbox

Manual
(6-speed)
Electronic
gear control
(6-speed)


Electronic gear control
(6-speed)
Score

Manual
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)


- Unladen weight
1 421
1 529
1 539


- Kerb weight *

1 497
1 604
1 614


- Payload
609
557
566


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 030
2 086
2 105


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 130
2 920
3 480
3 500


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100
890
1 400


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 300
1 090
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
745
750


- Recommended nose weight
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 kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
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 3008 LCV (in kg)



Engines


1.6 litre Turbo e-HDi
110 hp



2 litre Turbo HDi
150 hp



Gearbox

es

Manual
(6-speed)


Electronic gear control
(6-speed) Score
Electronic gear control
(6-speed)

Manual
(6-speed)

Model codes

9HZ
9HR
9HZ
RHE


- Unladen weight
1 434
1 430
1 538


- Kerb weight *

1 509
1 505
1 613


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) **

2 150
2 135
2 239


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

3 120
2 920
3 130
3 480


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient ****

970
770
995
1 241


- Braked trailer (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
X
X
X
X


- Unbraked trailer
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
70
70

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
Exceeding the maximum rear axle weight involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defi ned in point 2.7 of the
Directive.

***
Exceeding the gross vehicle weight when the vehicle is towing involves a speed restriction of 50 mph (80 km/h) as defi ned
in point 2.7 of the Directive.

****
Maximum braked trailer weight, within the GTW limit; 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.
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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
B
D
Accessories ................................204
Accessory socket,
12 volt ..................... 100, 102, 109
Adjusting headlamps ..............92, 93
Adjusting head
restraints ....................................67
Adjusting seat belt
height ...............................130, 131
Adjusting the steering
wheel .........................................73
Airbags .........................................36
Airbags, curtain...................135, 136
Airbags, front ......................133, 136
Airbags, lateral....................135, 136
Air conditioning .............................25
Air conditioning,
digital ...................................59, 62
Air conditioning,
manual .................................59, 60
Air fi lter .......................................172
Air fl ow ..........................................25
Air vents........................................58
Alarm ............................................79
Anti-pinch..............................81, 106
Anti-theft .......................................76
Armrest .......................................100
Armrest, front ..............................102
Armrest, rear ...............................105
Assistance call ............................214
Audible warning ..........................124
Audio/video sockets....................244
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ...............................305
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .......................89, 92
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .........124
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ...............94, 96
Auxiliary socket...................280, 302
Auxiliary sockets .................244, 300Battery ................................172, 197
Battery, charging .........................197
Battery, remote control ...........77, 78
Blind for panoramic sunroof........106
Bluetooth (hands-free) ....... 245-247,
281, 282, 303
Bluetooth
(telephone) ...... 245-247, 281, 282
Bonnet ........................................167
Bonnet stay.................................167
Boot fl oor, adjustable .................. 111
Boot lamp ............................. 99, 112
Boot lid..........................................86
Brake discs .................................173
Brake lamps................................188
Brake pads .................................173
Brakes ........................................173
Date (setting) ..... 250, 284, 306, 307
Daytime running
lamps ........................ 91, 185, 187
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................133
Deadlocking ..................................75
Defrosting ...............................60, 61
Demisting......................................60
Dials and gauges ..........................27
Diesel additive level ....................172
Dimensions .................................210
Dipped beam ............... 89, 185, 186
Dipstick .................................40, 171
Directional lighting ........................93
Direction indicators .... 124, 185, 188
Distance alert..............................147
Doors ............................................83
Doors emergency control .............85
Door trays ...................................100
Dynamic emergency braking ......140
C
Capacity, fuel tank ........................87
CD MP3 ..............................279, 299
Central locking ........................75, 84
Changing a bulb ........ 185, 188, 189
Changing a fuse .........................190
Changing a wheel ...............180, 182
Changing a wiper blade ........96, 200
Changing the date ..... 250, 284, 307
Changing the remote
control battery ............................77
Changing the time ..... 250, 284, 307
Checking levels ..................171, 172
Checking the engine oil level ........40
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ...........................174
Checks............... 169, 170, 172, 173
Child lock ....................................123Children ...................... 118, 121, 122
Child seats ................................. 113
Child seats, conventional.... 116, 118
Closing the boot................75, 85, 86
Closing the doors....................75, 83
Cold climate screen ....................203
Colour screen, retractable ...49, 51, 53
Connectors,
audio ....... 101, 102, 280, 300, 302
Control for panoramic
sunroof blind ............................106
Coolant level .........................37, 171
Coolant temperature indicator ......37
Courtesy lamps.............................97
Courtesy mirror ...........................101
Cruise control .............................151
Cup holder ..................................100

316
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E
G
Eco-driving ...................................25
Economical driving ......................25
Economy mode...........................199
Electric window controls ...............81
Electronic engine
immobiliser ..........................76, 78
Electronic stability control
(ESC) .......................................126
Emergency call ...................214, 215
Emergency warning
lamps .......................................124
Energy economy mode...............199
Engine,
Diesel ......... 88, 168, 170, 207-209
Engine, petrol ...... 88, 169, 205, 206
Engine compartment ..........169, 170
Engine compartment
fusebox ....................................190
Engine oil level indicator .......40, 171
Engines...............................205, 207
Environment ...........................25, 78
ESC/ASR ....................................126
ESP/ASR ....................................127Headlamp wash reservoir ...........171
Head restraints, front ....................67
Head restraints, rear .....................69
Heated seats ................................67
Heating ...................................25, 60
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ...........................73
Hill start assist ............................142
Hooks .........................................109
Horn ............................................124
G.P.S. .................................228, 267
Gearbox, automatic ............158, 173
Gearbox, electronic
gear control ............. 154, 161, 173
Gearbox, manual ....... 153, 161, 173
Gear lever .....................................25
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ...158
Gear lever, electronic
gear control gearbox ................154
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......153
Gear shift indicator .....................153
Glove box ...................................101
Grab handle on console .............100
Grab handles ..............................100
Grip control .................................128
Guidance ............................228, 267
Guide-me-home............................92
F
Filling with fuel ........................87, 88
Fitting a wheel ............................183
Fitting roof bars...........................203
Fittings, boot ...............................107
Flashing indicators......................124
Floor, three-position .................... 111
Foglamps, rear .............................90
Folding the rear seats ...................69
Front foglamps............. 90, 185, 187
Front seats........................65, 66, 68
Fuel...................................25, 87, 88Fuel consumption .........................25
Fuel fi ller cap ................................87
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................87, 88
Fuel gauge....................................87
Fuel tank .................................87, 88
Fusebox, dashboard ...................190
Fuses ..........................................190
H
Halogen headlamps....................185
Hands-free kit ............ 281, 282, 303
Hazard warning lamps ................124
Head-up display......... 145, 149, 151
Headlamp adjustment.............92, 93
Headlamps, directional .........93, 185
Headlamp wash ............................95
I
Identifi cation plates ..................... 211
Indicator lamps, status..................31
Indicators, direction ....................124
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ...........................174
Infl ating tyres ................................25
Inputs for audio
system ............ 244, 280, 300, 302
Instrument panel lighting ..............41
Instrument panels ...................27, 28
Instrument panel screen .......27, 153
Interior fi ttings .............................100
Interior mood lighting ....................98
ISOFIX child seats .............. 120-122
ISOFIX mountings ......................120
J
Jack ....................................180, 182
JACK socket .......................300, 302
Jukebox (copy) ...........................242
Jukebox
(playing) ...................................243

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
NP
K
LM
Navigation...........................228, 267
Number plate lamps ...................189Paint colour code ........................ 211
Panoramic glass sunroof ............106
Parking brake .............................173
Parking brake,
electric .............................137, 140
Parking sensors,
rear ..........................................164
Particle emission fi lter.........172, 173
Passenger compartment
fi lter ..........................................172
PEUGEOT call button .................215
Peugeot Connect
ASSISTANCE ..........................214
Peugeot Connect Media
Navigation (NG4 3D) ....28, 51, 53,
55, 217, 220,
223, 251
Peugeot Connect
Navigation (RNEG) .............49, 53,
264, 285
Peugeot Connect
SOS .................................214, 215
Peugeot Connect
Sound (RD5) ..... 46, 293, 308, 310
PEUGEOT services ....................215
PIN code .....................................248
Player, CD MP3 ..................279, 299
POIs (updating) ..........................235
Port, USB................... 102, 300, 302
Priming the fuel system ..............168
Protecting
children ..... 113, 118, 120-122, 133
Puncture .....................................174 Keeping children
safe .................. 113, 121, 122, 133
Key with remote control .... 74-76, 78Main beam .................... 89, 185-187
Maintenance .................................25
Map reading lamps .......................97
Markings, identifi cation ............... 211
Mat..............................................103
Menu, main .................................296
Mini fuel level ................................87
Mirror, rear view ............................72
Mirrors, door .................................71
Misfuel prevention ........................88
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................124
Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......120
MP3 CD ..............................279, 299
Multimedia, rear ..........................104
Music media players ...........240, 278 Labels,
identifi cation ............................. 211
Lamps,
warning and indicator ....29, 32, 33
Level,
brake fl uid ................................171
Level,
headlamp wash .................95, 171
Level,
power steering fl uid .................171
Levels and
checks ............................. 169-172
Lighting .........................................99
Lighting,
guide-me home ....................91, 92
Lighting, interior ......................97, 98
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ......... 185, 188, 189
Lighting control stalk .....................89
Lighting dimmer ............................41
Loading .................................25, 203
Load reduction mode ..................199
Load space cover .......................108
Locating your vehicle ....................75
Locking from
the inside ...................................84
Long objects,
transporting ........................68, 105
Luggage retaining net .................109
Luggage retaining strap ..............107
O
Oil fi lter .......................................172
Oil level .................................40, 171
Opening the bonnet ....................167
Opening the boot ....................74, 85
Opening the doors ..................74, 83
Opening the panoramic sunroof
blind .........................................106
Opening the retractable screen ....53
Opening the tailgate ...............85, 86
Operation indicator
lamps ...................... 29, 31, 32, 34

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
U
V
W
X
Under-infl ation (detection) ..........125
Under fl oor storage ..................... 110
Unlocking ......................................74
Unlocking from the inside .............84
Update risk areas ...............235, 274
Updating POIs ............................235
Updating the date ...... 250, 306, 307
Updating the time ...... 250, 306, 307
USB
(Peugeot Connect) ..........102, 300
Vehicle identifi cation ................... 211
Ventilation ............................... 58-60
Voice commands ........................220
Warning lamps ........................ 31-34
Wash-wipe, rear ...........................95
Weights ...................... 206, 208, 209
Welcome lighting ....................91, 98
Window controls ...........................81
Wiper, rear ....................................95
Wiper control stalk .................. 94-96
Wipers ....................................94, 96
Xenon headlamps.......................185