2012 PEUGEOT 308 tow
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
)
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop as
soon as possible.
You must inform the technician that
you have used this kit. After inspec-
tion, the technician will inform you
whether the tyre can be repaired or
must be replaced.
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to the valve
of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qual-
ifi ed workshop for assistance.
)
Remove and stow the kit.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
2. Infl ation
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Removing the cartridge
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.
)
Support the compressor vertically.
)
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is
indicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take it to
an authorised waste disposal site or
a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT
dealers or from a qualifi ed workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to the valve
of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).
)
Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.
)
Remove the kit then stow it.
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All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
removing the wheel bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool (according to
equipment).
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
4.
Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the
hub.
List of tools *
Other accessories
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
,
detach the trim fi rst using the
wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve
passage hole.
When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.
5.
Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to
the special "security" bolts.
6.
Two chocks to immobilise the
vehicle.
7.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to "Electric parking brake" in the "Driving" section. Refer to the paragraph "Tow-
ing the vehicle".
8.
Electric brake emergency release
control.
* Depending on destination country.
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Access to the spare wheel *
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
Depending on country, the spare wheel
may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous
page.
Taking out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
)
Put the box back in place in the cen-
tre of the wheel and clip it.
)
Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.
Tyre under-infl ation
detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted
with a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
*
Depending on destination country.
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Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must
be replaced by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
CHANGING A BULB
Model with halogen headlamps
1.
Direction indicators
(HP24 amber-24W).
2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps
(HP24-24W).
5.
Foglamps (PS24-24W).
6.
Sidelamps (W5-5W).
1.
Direction indicators
(HP24 amber-24W).
2.
Dipped/main beam directional
headlamps (D1S-35W).
3.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W).
4.
Foglamps (PS24-24W).
Model with xenon and directional
headlamps The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating:
)
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure wash-
er on persistent marks, do not
keep the lance directed towards
the lamps or their edges for too
long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals.
Front lamps
)
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fi ngers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk of
serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultra-
violet (UV) type bulbs in order not to
damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specifi cation.
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Changing sidelamp and daytime running
lamp bulbs (models with xenon headlamps)
)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Remove the bulb by pulling and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing foglamp bulbs
You can also contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to have these
bulbs changed.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
)
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.
)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to obtain replacement
repeaters.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Changing direction
indicator bulbs
Changing dipped beam
and main beam headlamp
bulbs (models with xenon
headlamps)
D1S xenon bulbs must be changed
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop as there is a risk of elec-
trocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbs
are changed at the same time when
one of them fails.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades verti-
cally on the windscreen.
After fitting a front wiper blade
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools
Towing your vehicle
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cov-
er 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.
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 the cords on
the hooks on the rear parcel shelf
support,
)
remove the polystyrene box,
)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.
)
Place the gear lever in
neutral (position N
on
the electronic gear con-
trol gearbox or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this special condi-
tion 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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)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cov-
er 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
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 assis-
tance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always
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...