2018 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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During use
Never release the device with a trailer or
load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle, which is a
serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
This measure applies particularly where
the towball might obscure visibility of the
number plate or its lighting.Blanking plug
In the event of towing, it is essential to remove
the blanking plug if your vehicle has one.
To do this, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The blanking plug is located behind the
lower air intake grille.
Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
(hatchback)
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towing device.
1. Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking wheel.
7. Safety key lock.
8. Label to note down the key references.
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Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To know the Technical data , and, in
particular, the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding section.
To ensure complete safety while driving
with a To w b a r d e v i c e , refer to the
corresponding section.
Fitting the towball
A. Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the locking wheel is
in contact with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the
green mark); the locking wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5


m m). F

B
elow the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug 2 from the towball carrier 1 .
F

I
nsert the end of towball 5 into carrier 1 and
push it upwards; the locking will take place
automatically. F
T he locking wheel 6 turns a quarter of a
turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
F

C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A ).
F

C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
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Removing the towball
F Always remove the key. The key cannot be removed when the lock is open.
F

C
lip the cap onto the lock.
F

R
emove the protective cover from the
towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F

A
ttach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye 4 on the carrier.
F

I
nsert the trailer plug and give it a quarter
turn to connect it to socket 3 of the carrier. F
G ive a quarter turn and pull the trailer plug
to disconnect it from socket 3 of the carrier.
F

D
etach the cable on the trailer from the
safety eye 4 on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer from the towball.
F

R
efit the protective cover to the towball.
F

R
emove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key. F
I nsert the key into the lock 7
.
F O pen the lock using the key.
F

H
old towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the
other hand, pull and turn locking wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the locking wheel.
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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towing
device system.
Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
(SW)
Presentation
F Extract the towball from the bottom of its carrier 1 .
F

R
elease the locking wheel; this
automatically stops in the unlocked position
(position B ).
F

R
efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1 .
F

C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt. No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towing device. 1.
Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Safety eye.
4. Connection socket.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking latch.
7. Locking/unlocking trigger.
8. Safety key lock.
9. Safety lock protective cap.
10. Stowing bag.
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A. Locked position
B. Unlocked position
The latch is positioned to the right.
The trigger is facing towards the rear.
The latch is positioned to the left.
The trigger is facing towards the front. Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving. To find out the towable weights for your
vehicle, consult the "Technical data"
section.
To ensure complete safety while driving
with a Towing device
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towing device.
Fitting the towball
F Below the rear bumper, unclip and remove the protective plug from the carrier. F

O
n the towball, push the latch to the left and
hold it in this position.
F
A
t the same time, push the trigger for wards
to unlock the mechanism (position B ).
F
I
nsert the end of the towball into the carrier
and push it as far as it will go.
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Removing the towball
F Ensure that the two pins are in per fect contact with the cut-outs in the carrier, that
the trigger has come back towards the rear
and that the latch has moved to the right to
lock the mechanism (position A ).
F

I
nsert the key in the lock and turn it to the
right.
F

R
emove the key from the lock.
F

I
nstall the protective cap and clip it into
place by turning it to the left. F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F
A
ttach the trailer cable to the safety eye
fitted on the towball carrier.
F
R
aise the protective cover on the
connection socket and connect the trailer
electric plug.
F
D
isconnect the trailer electric plug from the
connection socket on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer cable from the safety eye
on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer from the towball.F
U nclip and remove the protective cap by
turning it to the right.
F

I
nsert the key in the lock and turn it to the
left.
F

R
emove the key from the lock.
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F Press the trigger fully in and remove the towball by pulling it toward you.
F

O
n the towball, push the latch to the left and
hold it in this position.
F
A
t the same time, push the trigger for wards
to unlock the mechanism (position B ).
F
I
nstall and clip the protective plug in the
carrier located below the rear bumper.
F

S
tow the towball in its bag.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
kit of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes, A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12
V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit. -
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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Fitting roof bars
Fitting directly to the roof
When fitting roof bars, use only the four fixing
points located in the roof frame. The points are
hidden by the vehicle doors when closed.Use accessories recommended by
PEUGEOT,


observing the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting instructions
so as to avoid the risk of damaging the
body (deformation, scratches, etc.). Do not exceed the maximum authorised
load, shown in the instructions for the roof
bars.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects that are longer than
the vehicle.
Fitting on longitudinal bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars.
The transverse bars must be fixed at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars. Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
Secure the load securely.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
and the stability of the vehicle may be
affected.
On a long journey, check the security of
the load at every stop.
Remove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
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