2016 PEUGEOT 108 towing

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Your vehicle is fitted with a fixed one-piece cushion bench rear seat, and depending on version:
- a f olding split (50/50) backrest,
-

a f
olding one-piece backrest.
When not in use, or before folding the seat
backrest(s), stow the rear seat belts by
inserting their tongues in the dedicated holders,
located on the side pillars.
th

e seat backrest is folded from the rear of the
vehicle, with the boot open.
F

P
lace the head restraints in the low
position.
R

efer to the "rear head restraints" section.
F

P
ull the strap(s) A, located behind the seat
backrest(s) to release them, and lay them
on the seat cushion.
Rear seats
Stowing the seat belts Folding the seat backrest
F unfold the backrest to the rear and engage it on the anchorage B .
F
e
n
sure that the seat back has locked in
place correctly.
Returning the backrest of the
bench seat to its initial position
3-door 5-door
ease of use and comfort

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Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.When manoeuvring the vehicle,
take care not to operate the horn
unintentionally.
F

P
ress one of the steering wheel spokes. F

P
ress the central part of the steering
wheel.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with of all the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
th

ey can operate with the ignition off.
Safety

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Access to the spare wheel
and tools
tools provided
the following tools are installed in a carrier,
located in the centre of the spare wheel:
1.

Wheelbrace
2.
J

ack with handle
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
Refer to the "
to

wing the vehicle" section.
tyre pressures
these are indicated on the label affixed to the
middle pillar of the left door, driver's side.
Refer to the "Identification markings" section.All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported only by a jack (use an axle
stand).
Never use a jack other than the one
listed by the manufacturer. If your
vehicle does not have one, contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for
your vehicle.
Depending on version, the spare wheel and
tools are stowed in the boot under the floor.
F

R

emove the boot carpet.
F

R

emove the tool carrier.
F

S

lacken the central wheel retaining bolt.
F
R
emove the wheel.
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In the event of a breakdown

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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F

F
ully screw in the towing eye.
general recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
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 always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

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

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from
the front
.
F

I

nstall the towing arm.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W

ith an
etg
gearbox: place the selector at
position N . Never use the radiator crossmember.
When being towed, the speed limiter
should be dectivated, as well as the
"Active City Brake" system (if fitted to
your vehicle).
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer or
use a towbar. Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F
u
n

lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
In the event of a breakdown