Get In the event of a breakdown -> Towing the vehicle Guide for Peugeot 3008 SUV 2020

In the event of a breakdown

► Close all other doors.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

► Switch oﬀ the ignition and wait for the READY

indicator lamp to go out.

► Disconnect the (+) terminal of the front

battery by disconnecting the red quick-release

clamp:

• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

• Remove clamp B by lifting it oﬀ.

For right-hand drive versions, when the

total distance recorder has reached

62 miles (100 km), you must wait

approximately 15 minutes before starting the

engine.

► Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

Reconnection

Never reverse the order of the battery

disconnection and reconnection steps

- risk of irreversible damage!

– Remote control key or electronic key

(depending on version).

– Sunroof and electric blind.

– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

Disconnection

Towing the vehicle

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or

for towing another vehicle using a removable

mechanical device.

► Connect the (+) terminal of the front battery

by connecting the red quick-release clamp:

• Raise lever A fully.

• Reﬁt open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

• Push clamp B fully down.

► Disconnect the (-) terminal of the rear battery

using the black quick-release connector.

• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

► Connect the (-) terminal of the rear battery

using the black quick-release connector.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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Towing constraints

Rear wheels on the

ground

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

Hybrid 2WD

Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.

4WD: 4-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).

The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the

boot ﬂoor.

Accessing the tools

For more information on accessing the Tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

Depending on version, the towing eye is stored

either in the interior trim of the boot sill, left-hand

side, or in a bag behind the left-hand rear seat.

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► Unlock the steering and release the parking

brake.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

► 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 left-hand

section.

► 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.

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-

hand corner.

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

(braking, transmission, etc.) 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.

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