2024 PEUGEOT 308 Owners Manual

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7Charging cables, sockets
and chargers
The charging cable supplied with the vehicle
(depending on version) is compatible with the
electrical systems in the country of sale. When
travelling abroad, check the compatibility of local
electrical systems with the charging cable.
A full range of charging cables is available from
your dealer.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for more information and to obtain
suitable charging cables.
Identification labels on charging
sockets/connectors
Identification labels are affixed to the vehicle,
charging cable and charger to inform the user
about which device needs to be used.




The meaning of each identification label is as
follows:
Identification label LocationConfigurationPower type/Voltage range
C
Charging connector (vehicle side) TYPE 2AC
< 480 Vrms

C
Charging socket (charger side) TYPE 2AC
< 480 Vrms

K
Charging connector (vehicle side) COMBO 2 (FF)DC
50 V – 500 V

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Standard charging, mode 2
Domestic socket
(standard charging - alternating current (AC))


Mode 2 with a standard socket: 8 A maximum
charging current.


Mode 2 with a Green'Up socket: 16 A
maximum charging current.
To have this type of socket installed, call a professional installer.
Specific domestic charging cable - mode 2 (AC)


Identification label C on the charging
connector (vehicle side).
Specific domestic charging cable
(mode 2)
You must not damage the cable.
In the event of damage, do not use it and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to replace it.
Accelerated charging, mode 3
Accelerated charging unit (depending on version)
(accelerated charging - single-phase or three- phase alternating current (AC))


In mode 3 with an accelerated charging unit: 32 A maximum charging current.


In mode 3 with an accelerated charging unit (Wallbox): 32 A maximum charging current.
Charging cable, mode 3 (AC)

Identification labels C on the charging
connector (vehicle side) and on the socket (charger side).
Accelerated charging unit
Do not disassemble or modify the
charging unit - Risk of electrocution and/or
fire!
Refer to the charging unit manufacturer's user
manual for the operating instructions.

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7Superfast charging, mode 4
Fast public charger
(superfast charging - direct current (DC))


Charging cable, mode 4 (DC)
(integrated into the fast public charger)


Identification label K on the charging
connector (vehicle side).
Only use fast public chargers where the cable length does not exceed 30 metres.
Charging the traction
battery (Electric)
Principle
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on
electrified vehicles and the Specific
recommendations on rechargeable hybrid
or electric vehicles.
To recharge, connect the vehicle to a domestic
electricity supply (domestic or accelerated
charging) or to a fast public charger (superfast
charging).
For a full charge, follow the desired charging
procedure without pausing it, until it ends
automatically. Charging can be either immediate
or deferred (except fast public charger, mode 4).
You can stop domestic or accelerated charging
at any time by unlocking the vehicle and
removing the nozzle. For superfast charging,
refer to the fast public charger.
For more information on the charging displays
on the Instrument panel and the Touch screen,
refer to the corresponding section.
It is also possible to monitor the charging
progress using the MYPEUGEOT APP
application.
For more information on Remotely
operable additional functions , refer to the
corresponding section.
As a safety measure, the engine will not start if the charging cable is plugged into
the connector on the vehicle. A warning is
displayed on the instrument panel.
Cooling the traction battery
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment comes on during charging to
cool the on-board charger and the traction
battery.
Low charging / Driving
Driving when the charge level of the
traction battery is too low can lead to the
vehicle breaking down and can lead to
accidents or serious injuries. ALWAYS make
sure the traction battery has a sufficient
charge level.
Low charging / Parking
If the outside temperature is negative,
it is recommended not to park your vehicle
outside for several hours at a low charging
(less than 20%).
Vehicle in storage for more than
1 month
In the event of a long period of non-use of
the vehicle (beyond 4
weeks) without the
possibility of charging when restarting, the
self-discharge may make it impossible to
restart if the traction battery charge level

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is a low or very low, especially at negative
ambient temperatures. ALWAYS make sure
that the traction battery has a charge between
20% and 40% if you do not plan to use your
vehicle for several weeks.
Do not connect the charging cable.
Always park the vehicle in a place with
temperatures between -10°C and 30°C
(parking in a place with extreme temperatures
can damage the traction battery).
Disconnect the cable from the (+) terminal
of the accessory battery in the engine
compartment.
Connect a 12 V battery charger to the (+)
and (-) terminals of the accessory battery
about every 3 months in order to recharge the
accessory battery and maintain an operating
voltage.
Refer to the 12
V battery/Accessory
batteries section for the battery disconnection
procedure.
Precautions
For domestic or accelerated charging
Before charging
Depending on the context:
►

Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
► Have a professional electrician install
a dedicated domestic power socket or
accelerated charging unit (W
allbox)
compatible with the vehicle.
You should preferably use the charging cable
available as an accessory.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
During charging
While charging is in progress, unlocking
the vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–

Some areas remain very hot, even an hour
after charging ends - risk of burns!
–


The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts
or strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit
or electrocution in the event of contact with or
immersion in water!
For superfast charging
Before charging
Check that the fast public charging
station and its charging cable are compatible
with the vehicle.
If the exterior temperature is below:
–

0°C, charging times may be extended.
–


-20°C, charging is still possible, but
charging times may be extended even further
(the battery has to be heated first).
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Deferred charging
By default, the deferred charging start time is set
to be around midnight.
Depending on equipment, this time can be
changed.
Settings
► In the Energy touch screen
application, select the Charging tab.
►

Set the charging start time.
►


Press
OK.
The setting is saved in the system.
You can also programme the deferred charging function using a smartphone, via
the MYPEUGEOT APP application.
For more information on Remotely operable
additional functions , refer to the corresponding
section.

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7Activation
Deferred charging is only possible with
modes 2 and 3.
►

After programming the deferred charging,
connect the vehicle to the desired charging
equipment.


► Lock the vehicle.
► Press this button in the flap within one
minute to activate the system (confirmed by the
charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).
Charging procedure
Connection
► Before charging, check that the drive selector
is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible.
►

Open the charging flap by pressing the
push-button, and check that there are no foreign
bodies on the charging connector

.
Domestic charging, mode 2



► Connect the charging cable from the control
unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the
POWER
indicator lamp remains on in green.
►

Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►


Insert the nozzle into the charging connector
.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then
those on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When charging is complete and while the
charging cable is still connected, opening
the driver's door will display the charge level
on the instrument panel for about 20 seconds.
Accelerated charging, mode 3

► Follow the accelerated charging unit
(W allbox) user instructions.
►

Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►


Insert the nozzle into the charging connector
.
The start of charging is confirmed when the
charging indicator lamp in the flap flashes green.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that the
connection has been properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Superfast charging, mode 4

► Depending on version, remove the protective
cover from the lower part of the connector .

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► Follow the instructions for use of the fast
public charger and connect the cable from the
fast public charger
to the vehicle's connector.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
green charging indicator lamp in the flap.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that the
connection is properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Disconnection

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the
charging connector:
►

If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then
unlock it .
►


If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.
The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to
confirm that the charging nozzle is unlocked.
►


In modes 2 and 3, remove the charging
nozzle within 30 seconds

.
The charging indicator lamp comes on in white.
With selective door unlocking activated,
press the unlocking button twice to
disconnect the charging nozzle.
When charging is complete, the green
charging indicator lamp in the flap goes
out after about 2 minutes.
Domestic charging, mode 2
The end of charging is confirmed when the green
CHARGE indicator lamp on the control unit and
the green charging indicator lamp in the flap
come on fixed.
►

Replace the protective cover on the charging
nozzle and close the charging flap.
►


Disconnect the control unit end of the
charging cable from the domestic socket.
Accelerated charging, mode 3
The end of charging is indicated by the charging
control unit and by the fixed lighting of the green
indicator lamp in the flap.
►

Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and
close the charging flap.
Superfast charging, mode 4
The end of charging is indicated by the charger
and by the fixed lighting of the green indicator
lamp in the flap.
► You can also pause charging by
pressing this button in the flap (in mode 4
only).
►

Hang up the nozzle on the charger
.
►

Depending on version, replace the protective
cover on the lower section and close the
charging flap.
When the charging nozzle is
disconnected, a message on the
instrument panel indicates that charging is
complete, even if the charging nozzle was
disconnected before full charging was
completed.
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 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.
Important: if the vehicle has a motorised
tailgate and Hands-Free Tailgate Access
function, and a towing device has been fitted
outside the PEUGEOT dealer network, it
is essential to visit a PEUGEOT dealer or
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7system recalibrated - risk of malfunction of the
Hands-Free Tailgate Access function.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
For more information about driving with a
towing device fitted to a trailer and associated
with the Trailer stability assist, refer to the
corresponding section.
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.
If using accessories attached to the
towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow
boxes):
–

Comply with the maximum authorised nose
weight.
–


Do not transport more than 4 conventional
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate Access)
To avoid unintentionally opening the
motorised tailgate when operating the towing
device:
–

Deactivate this function in advance in the
vehicle's configuration application.
–


Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
Electric vehicles
An electric vehicle may be fitted with a
towing device.
However, it is not possible to tow a trailer or
caravan.
The towing device should only be used for the
installation of a bicycle carrier.
Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.


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 (green mark opposite the
white mark); the wheel is in contact with the
towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the white mark); the wheel is no longer in contact
with the towball (gap of around 5
mm).

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To ensure complete safety while driving with a Towing device , refer to the
corresponding section.
Before each use
Verify that the towball is correctly fitted,
checking the follow points:
–

The green mark on the wheel is aligned
with the white mark on the towball.
–


The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A

).
–

The security key lock is closed 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 shake it with
your hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
become detached - risk of an accident!
During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle - the 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!
Before driving, check the headlamp height
adjustment and check that the lamps on the
trailer operate correctly.
For more information on Headlamp height
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
After use
When travelling without a trailer or
load carrier, remove the towball and fit the
protective plug into the carrier, to provide
clear visibility of the number plate and/or its
lighting. Also, the connection socket must be
tilted to the top position to avoid damaging the
equipment while driving.
Fitting the towball

► Below the rear bumper , remove the protective
plug 2 from the carrier 1. ►

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


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


► Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place and that the green mark on
the wheel is aligned with the white mark on the
towball (position A
).
►

Close the lock 7

using the key.
►

Remove the key
. The key cannot be removed
while the lock is open.
►

Lower the cap to protect the lock.