2021 Peugeot 308 weight

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Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►

Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
►


Drive smoothly
, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
►

Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
►


During long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a
closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4
minutes before moving off, to ensure the
correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,
even several minutes after the engine stops.
Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P (depending on the
type of gearbox).
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to
the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical
systems of your vehicle.


If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
► check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
►

deactivate the Stop & Start function,
►


drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10

km/h),
►

do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow

, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower
air density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).

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Driving
Starting with the key
The parking brake must be applied.
► With a manual gearbox in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox in mode P or N,
fully depress the brake pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch.
– The system recognises the starting code.
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the wheels (if the
wheels are turned against a kerb, for
example).
► With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating
system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►

Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit the amount of heating produced.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a
special code. When the ignition is switched on,
this code must be recognised in order for starting
to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents the
engine being started by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the screen.In
this case, your vehicle will not start; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
when you purchased your vehicle.
Starting/Switching off the
engine, remote control
key
Place the gear lever into neutral.
Ignition switch

1.Stop position.
2.Ignition on position.
3.Starting position.

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Practical information
Towing device
Load distribution
► 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.
The maximum towable load
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000
metres of
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and their
wiring harnesses approved by
PEUGEOT. We recommend having them
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, they must
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball weight) also includes
the use of accessories (bicycle carriers,
tow boxes, etc.).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
GTi towing
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
tow-bar.
Towing device with towball
Before each use
To ensure the towball is correctly fitted,
check the follow points:
Saloon:
–

The green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball.
–


The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A

).
–

The safety lock is on and the key removed;
the wheel can no longer be operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to move it with
your hand.
SW :
–


The towball is correctly engaged (position
A

).
–

The safety lock is on and the key removed;
the trigger can no longer be operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to move it with
your hand.
If the towball is not engaged, the trailer can
become detached -

Accident risk!
During use
Never release the locking system when
a trailer or load carrier is connected to the
towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle - Gross Train Weight
or GTW.
Always comply with the maximum authorised
load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,
this device may become detached from the
vehicle - risk of an accident!
Check that the trailer lamps work correctly.
Before setting off, check and/or adjust
headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp height
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective 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 recovery, 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 behind the lower air intake grille.
Towbar with quickly detachable towball
(hatchback)
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and
removed with no need for tools.

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Practical information

A. Locked position
The latch is positioned to the right.
The trigger is facing toward the rear.
B. Unlocked position
The latch is positioned to the left.
The trigger is facing toward the front.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
To find out how much weight your vehicle can tow, 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 towbar system.
Fitting the towball
► Below the rear bumper
, unclip and remove
the protective plug from the carrier.


► On the towball, push the latch to the left and
hold it in this position.
►

At the same time, push the trigger forwards to
unlock the mechanism (position B

).
►

Insert the end of the towball into the
carrier

and push it as far as it will go.




► Ensure that the two pins are in full contact
with the notches in the carrier , that the trigger
has popped back and the latch has moved to the
right to lock the mechanism (position A).
►

Insert the key into the lock and turn it to the
right.
►


Remove the key from the lock.
►


Install the protective cap and clip it into place
by turning it to the left.


► Attach the trailer to the towball.
► Attach the trailer safety cable to the safety
eye fitted on the towball's carrier
.
► Lift the protective cover on the connection
socket and connect the trailer's electric plug.
Removing the towball
► Disconnect the trailer's electric plug from the
connection socket on the carrier.
► Detach the trailer safety cable from the safety
eye on the carrier.
► Unhitch the trailer from the towball.


► Unclip the protective cap and remove it by
turning it to the right.
► Insert the key into the lock and turn it to the
left.
► Remove the key from the lock.

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In the event of a breakdown
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
► Push clamp B fully down.
► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever, as it will not lock
in place if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key
.
–

Electric blind.
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous period of
immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the \
towed vehicle.
The 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 towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual


Internal combustion / Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the \
towed vehicle.
The 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 towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual


Internal combustion / Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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Technical data
Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).
If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine is allowed
to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Engines and towed loads - PETROL
Engine PureTech 110 BVM5PureTech 110 BVM6PureTech 130 BVM6
Gearbox Manual 5-speedManual 6-speedManual 6-speed
Code EB2DTM BE5EB2ADT STT MB6E EB2DTSM MCM
Body style Hatchback SW Hatchback SW Hatchback SW
Model codes LPHNVA LRHNVA LPHNPJ LRHNPJ LPHNWG LRHNWG
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 818196
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,200
1,1001,3151,2001,3001,200
Unbraked trailer (kg) 575630575630580630
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 757175717571
Engine PureTech 130 S&S BVM6 PureTech 130 EAT6 PureTech 130 S&S EAT8
Gearbox Manual 6-speedAutomatic 6-speed Automatic 8-speed
Code EB2ADTS MB6EEB2DTSM AT6III EB2ADTS ATN8
Body style Hatchback SW Hatchback SW Hatchback SW
Model codes LPHNSJ LRHNSJ LPHNWV LRHNWV LPHNSK LRHNSK
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 969696
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,300
1,2001,2001,1001,2001,200

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Technical data
9Engines and towed loads - PETROL
EnginePureTech 110 BVM5PureTech 110 BVM6PureTech 130 BVM6
Gearbox Manual 5-speedManual 6-speedManual 6-speed
Code EB2DTM BE5EB2ADT STT MB6E EB2DTSM MCM
Body style Hatchback SW Hatchback SW Hatchback SW
Model codes LPHNVA LRHNVA LPHNPJ LRHNPJ LPHNWG LRHNWG
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 818196
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,200
1,1001,3151,2001,3001,200
Unbraked trailer (kg) 575630575630580630
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 757175717571
Engine PureTech 130 S&S BVM6 PureTech 130 EAT6 PureTech 130 S&S EAT8
Gearbox Manual 6-speedAutomatic 6-speed Automatic 8-speed
Code EB2ADTS MB6EEB2DTSM AT6III EB2ADTS ATN8
Body style Hatchback SW Hatchback SW Hatchback SW
Model codes LPHNSJ LRHNSJ LPHNWV LRHNWV LPHNSK LRHNSK
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 969696
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,300
1,2001,2001,1001,2001,200