2021 Peugeot 308 tow

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7Blanking 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.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references


A. Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the wheel is in contact
with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the green mark); the wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5
mm).
Trailers with LED lamps are not compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To ensure complete safety while driving with a Towing device , refer to the
corresponding section.
Fitting the towball
► Below the rear bumper , remove the protective
plug 2 from the carrier 1.

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► Insert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; it will lock into
place automatically.


► The wheel 6 turns a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!


► Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A
).
►

Close the lock 7

using the key.
►

Always remove the key
. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open. ►

Clip the cap onto the lock.

► Remove the protective cover from the
towball.
►

Attach the trailer to the towball.
►


Attach the safety cable from the trailer to the
safety eye

4 on the carrier.
►

Insert the trailer's plug into the connection
socket

3 on the carrier and rotate it a quarter turn
to connect it.
Removing the towball

► Grasp the trailer's plug, perform a quarter
turn and pull to disconnect it from the connection
socket
3 on the carrier.
►

Detach the trailer's safety cable from the
safety eye

4 on the carrier.
►

Unhitch the trailer from the towball.
►


Replace the protective cover over the towball.
►


Remove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key

.

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7► Insert the key into the lock 7.
► Open the lock using the key .


► Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in
a clockwise direction until it stops; do not release
the wheel.


► Extract the towball from the base of its
carrier 1.
►

Release the wheel; it automatically locks in
the unlocked position (position B

).
► Replace the protective plug 2 into the
carrier 1.
►

Stow the towball in its bag to protect it from
knocks and dirt.
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 towbar system.
Towbar with quickly detachable towball (SW)
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove 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. Key-operated safety lock
9. Locking system protective cap
10. Stowing bag

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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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7► 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.

► 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

).
►

Press the trigger fully in and unhitch the
towball by pulling it towards you.
►


Install the protective plug and clip it into place
on the carrier

located below the rear bumper.
►

Stow the towball in its bag.
Energy economy mode
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine, you can still
use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers and the dipped beam
headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined
duration of approximately 40 minutes.
Selecting the mode
A confirmation message is displayed when
energy economy mode is entered, and the active
functions are placed on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes via the audio system’s hands-free
system.
Exiting the mode
These functions are automatically reactivated the
next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
–

For less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5 minutes.
–


For more than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30 minutes.
Let the engine run for the specified duration to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
T

o recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or
continuously restarting the engine.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12
V battery,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Load reduction mode
This system 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 the air conditioning and the
heated rear screen.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Fitting roof bars
Fitting directly to the roof
To install the roof bars, you must secure them
only to the four fixing points on the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the vehicle's
doors when they are closed.


Use accessories approved by PEUGEOT
and follow the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting instructions so
as to avoid the risk of damaging the bodywork
(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

The transverse bars must be fixed at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
As a safety measure and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one side.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close
as possible to the roof.
Secure the load firmly.
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.
Bonnet
Opening
► Open the left-hand front door.

► Pull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door frame, towards you.

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7On a long journey, check the security of the
load at every stop.
Remove the roof bars once they are no longer
needed.
Bonnet
Opening
► Open the left-hand front door.

► Pull the release lever , located at the bottom
of the door frame, towards you.


► Pull the safety catch towards you, then raise
the bonnet.


► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Do not open the bonnet in very windy
conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the exterior
safety catch and the stay with care (risk of
burns).
In order to avoid damaging the electrical
units, you must never use high pressure
washing to clean the engine compartment.
Closing
► Take the stay out of the support slot.
► Clip the stay in its housing.
►

Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►


Pull on the bonnet to check that it has latched
correctly

.
Stop & Start
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
you must switch off the ignition to avoid any
risk of injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.
Engine compartment
The engine shown here is an example for
illustrative purposes only.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
–

Air filter
.
–

Engine oil dipstick.
–


Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine

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7impact on the vehicle’s behaviour and the
environment.
New vehicle
During the first few particle filter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Manual parking brake
If you notice excessive brake lever travel
or decreased effectiveness, the parking
brake must be adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Brake pads
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 have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50 km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-inflation increases fuel
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressure causes premature wear on tyres and
has an adverse effect on the vehicle's road
holding - risk of an accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. It is recommended to regularly check the
condition of the tyres (tread and sidewalls) and
wheel rims as well as the presence of the valves.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; it is imperative to replace the
tyres.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road-holding and braking performance.