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In the event of a breakdown -> Towing the vehicle for Your Peugeot 308 4 Door 2021-2025

In the event of a breakdown  
accessory batteries - risk of irreversible  
damage!  
– Remote control key or electronic key  
(depending on version).  
– Sunroof.  
– Electric windows.  
– Date and time.  
– Preset radio stations.  
After reconnecting the battery, the  
message "Collision risk detection  
system fault" is displayed on the instrument  
panel when the ignition is switched on. This  
operation is perfectly normal. The message  
will disappear while driving.  
Disconnection  
Central battery:  
► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the  
red quick-release clamp:  
• Raise lever A fully.  
► Disconnect the (-) terminal using the black  
quick-release connector.  
Front battery:  
Towing the vehicle  
• Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.  
• Push clamp B fully down.  
General recommendations  
Observe the legislation in force in the  
country where you are driving.  
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is  
higher than that of 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 towing  
arm; rope 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.  
• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.  
Central battery:  
► Connect the (-) terminal 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.  
► Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting  
the red quick-release clamp:  
• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.  
• Remove clamp B by lifting it off.  
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  
Front battery:  
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In the event of a breakdown  
A professional towing service must be  
called if:  
– Broken down on a motorway or main road.  
– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,  
unlock the steering, or release the parking  
brake.  
Towing with only two wheels on the ground.  
– Four-wheel drive vehicle.  
– No approved towbar available.  
N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY  
indicator lamp off).  
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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.  
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles  
Before any intervention, with the ignition  
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode  
– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an  
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.  
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  
Hybrid 2WD  
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.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both  
vehicles.  
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a  
short distance.  
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both  
vehicles.  
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a  
short distance.  
Towing your vehicle  
To access the front screw thread:  
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To access the rear 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  
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the  
absence of braking assistance the next time  
the engine is started.  
► 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.  
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.  
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