Peugeot 3008 (2017 year). Manual — part 19

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Fitting the towball

F Below the rear bumper, unclip and remove

the protective plug from the carrier.

F On the towball, push the latch to the left

and hold it in this position.

F At the same time press the trigger forward

to release the mechanism (position B).

F Insert the end of the towball into the carrier,

pushing it in as far as it will go.

F Ensure that the two pins are in contact with

the cut-outs in the carrier, that the trigger
has returned to rear and the latch to the
right to secure the mechanism (position A).

F Insert the key in the lock and turn it to the

right.

F Remove the key from the lock.
F Install and clip in place the protective cap

by rotating it to the left.

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Removing the towball

F Attach the trailer to the towball.
F Attach the trailer safety cable to the eye

provided on the towball carrier.

F Raise the protective cover on the socket

and connect the trailer wiring harness.

F Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from

the socket on the carrier.

F Detach the trailer safety cable from the eye

on the carrier.

F Detach the trailer from the towball.

F Unclip and remove the protective cap, by

turning it to the right.

F Insert the key in the lock and turn it to the

left.

F Remove the key from the lock.

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F On the towball, push the latch to the left

and hold it in this position.

F At the same time, push the trigger forward

to release the mechanism (position B).

F Press the trigger fully in and remove the

towball by pulling it toward you.

F Install the protective plug on the carrier,

located below the rear bumper.

F Stow the towball in its bag.

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Load reduction mode Energy economy mode

Switching to economy 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.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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for less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,

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for 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.

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 the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve 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.

A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.

If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10 minutes with the Bluetooth hands-
free system of your audio system.

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Very cold climate screens*

Removable protective screens which prevent
the accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.

Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.

* Depending on the country of sale.

It is recommended that the screens
be fitted and removed by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Fitting

The arrangement is of two symmetrical parts
which are placed either side of the radar
location in the front bumper.

Removing

F Insert a finger into the cut-out at the top of

the screen.

F Pull toward you to unclip the screen.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.

Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screens:
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when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10° C,

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when towing,

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for running at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).

F Offer up the corresponding screen to the

lower grille in the bumper.

F First engage the two lower fixing lugs in the

bumper.

F Raise the screen until the three upper

fixing lugs engage in the bumper.

F Check that the screen is secure by

pressing around its edge.

Repeat these operations for the other screen.

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Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.

Advice on installation

F If you have to fit the chains during a

journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface
on the side of the road.

F Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.

F Fit the chains following the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

F Move off gently and drive for a few

moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).

F Stop your vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

For more information on snow chains, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.

The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.

Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.

Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road surface. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.

Original

tyre size

Maximum

link size

215/65 R17

9 mm

225/55 R18

9 mm

205/55 R19

9 mm

235/50 R19

cannot be fitted with chains

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Fitting roof bars

Fitting directly to the roof

Maximum load on the roof bars, evenly
spread and with a load height not
exceeding 40 cm (except for bicycle
carriers): 80 kg.
For more information, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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 vehicle's anchorage points.
For transporting objects which are
longer than the vehicle, refer to local
legislation.

Recommendations

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Distribute the load evenly, avoiding
overloading on one side.

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Arrange the heaviest part of the load
as close as possible to the roof.

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Lash the load securely.

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Drive gently: the vehicle will be
more susceptible to the effects of
side winds and the stability of the
vehicle may be affected.

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On a long journey, check the
security of the load at every stop.

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Remove the roof bars once they are
no longer needed.

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.

You must attach the transverse bars only at
the four anchorage points located at the edge
of the roof. These points are hidden by the
vehicle's doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud which
must be fitted to the aperture at each of the
anchorage points.

Fitting on longitudinal
bars

You must attach the transverse bars at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.

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Bonnet

F Pull the release lever, located at the bottom

of the door aperture, towards you.

Opening

F Open the left hand front door.

F Lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.

Closing

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.

When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not
to damage the safety catch.

Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.

F Unclip the stay from its housing and place

it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.

F Take the stay out of its support slot.
F Clip the stay back into its housing.
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

F Pull on the bonnet to check that it has

latched correctly.

The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet when the left hand front door
is shut.

Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.

The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.

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Petrol engines

1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3. Brake fluid reservoir.
4. Battery / Fuses.
5. Remote earth point (-).
6. Fusebox.
7. Air filter.
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.

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Diesel engines

1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3. Brake fluid reservoir.
4. Battery / Fuses.
5. Remote earth point (-).
6. Fusebox.
7. Air filter.
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.

The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on the system must only be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Checking levels

The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.

Engine oil level

Checking using the dipstick

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

It is normal to top-up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top-
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

A

= MAX

B

= MIN

If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not start the engine.
-

If the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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If the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.

Oil grade

Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.

Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).

To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.

The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and

remove it completely.

F Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean

non-fluffy cloth.

F Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then

pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B.

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Topping-up the engine oil level

The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler

aperture.

F Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any

spills on engine components (risk of fire).

F Wait a few minutes before checking the

level again using the dipstick.

F Add more oil if necessary.
F After checking the level, carefully refit the

oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.

After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping-up.

Engine oil change

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.

Brake fluid level

Changing the fluid

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specification

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

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Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when necessary.

Fluid specification

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.

Coolant level

Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top-up this fluid
between services.

When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid the risk of scalding in the event of
an urgent need to top-up, with a cloth around
the cap, unscrew it by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top-up the level.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top-up the level.

The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.

The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MAX"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top-up.

Fluid specification

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

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Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.

Topping-up

The reservoir must be topped-up without delay
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

The additive reservoir low level is
indicated by fixed illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message that

the particle filter additive level is too
low.

Diesel fuel additive level
(Diesel with particle filter)

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Checks

Particle filter (Diesel)

illumination of this warning lamp accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,

Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.

Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.

Oil filter

Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.

12 V battery

The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened

(versions without quick release terminals) and
that the connections are clean.
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V battery,
refer to the corresponding section.

Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.

The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary

On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.

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Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.

Electric parking
brake

This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in
the event of a problem, have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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

Brake disc wear

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

For more information on the Electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.

Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.

Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.

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.