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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). u
s
e a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Eco-driving

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Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
to
p up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle. Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
ta

ke used oil to a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe
ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

uge
Ot
selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
un

less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. For more information, refer to the "
el
ectric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
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Technical data
308GTi_ gb_Chap09_caracteristiques-techniques_ed01-2015
308 GTi engines and
gearboxes
Engine1.6 litre THP 250 hp S&S1.6 litre THP 270 hp S&S
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)
Model code L3 5GP L3 5GN
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) * 18 4 200
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 330
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 1 900
Fuel Unleaded petrol
Catalytic converter yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
Engine (with replacement of the filter element) 4.25
* The maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation
(directive 1999/99/EC).
308 GTi weights and towed
loads (in kg)
Engine1.6 litre THP 250 hp S&S1.6 litre THP 270 hp S&S
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)
Model code L3 5GP L3 5GN
- Unladen weight 1 205
- Kerb weight 1 280
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 790
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 1 790
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient -
- Braked trailer (with load transfer within the GTW limit) -
- Unbraked trailer -
- Recommended nose weight -
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar.