Peugeot 308: Towing the vehicle

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.

Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 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 in the following cases:

• broken down on a motorway or main road;
• not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release 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.

Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

Special feature of towing for hybrid vehicles

With both rear wheels on the ground: it is only authorized for short distances (about 9 miles (15 km) ) and at reduced speed (maximum 15 mph (25 km/h) ).

With all four wheels on the ground: the vehicle can be towed a maximum of 0.06 mile (100 metres) at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h) (automatic gearbox in mode N and N displayed in the instrument panel).

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles

Before any intervention, with the ignition on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator lamp off).

Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

Electric vehicles

An electric vehicle cannot under any circumstances be used to tow another vehicle.

However, it may be used, for example, to exit a rut.

2WD: 2-wheel drive.

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

Accessing the tools

For more information on accessing the Tool kit, refer to the corresponding section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-hand corner.

► Release the cover downwards.

To be towed:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

► Put the gearbox into neutral.

Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (e.g. braking, transmission) and to the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

Automatic gearbox

Never tow the vehicle with the driving wheels on the ground and the engine off.

► Unlock the steering and release the parking brake.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles in accordance with the legislation in force in the country in which you are driving.

► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-hand corner.

► Pull the cover downwards.

To tow:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.

► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a short distance.