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EnglishIn the event of a breakdown -> Towing the vehicle for your Peugeot 3008 2016-2023
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.
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► 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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In the event of a breakdown
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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In the event of a breakdown
Towing constraints
Rear wheels on the
ground
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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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In the event of a breakdown
► 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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