Running Out Of Fuel (Diesel) - PEUGEOT 308 2020 Handbook

In the event of a breakdown
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:
► Slide a finger from the centre of the cover to
the upper edge (as shown above) to unclip it.
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.
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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.
► 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.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For all versions other than BlueHDi, refer to the
corresponding engine compartment view.
For more information on Diesel misfuel
prevention, refer to the corresponding
section.
If the engine does not start first time, do
not keep trying, but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
With BlueHDi 100 S&S
BVM6 and BlueHDi 130 S&S
engines
► Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of Diesel.
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
► Wait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
► Operate the starter to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.