Quiz: how well do you know your Peugeot 3008?

8 questions. After each answer you get a short explanation and a link to the manual page that covers it in detail.

For a correct engine oil level reading on the Peugeot 3008, how long must the engine have been off, on level ground?
More than 30 minutes. The reading is valid only on level ground with the engine off for over 30 minutes. After topping up, the oil level indicator on the instrument panel is not valid for 30 minutes. Checking levels

When a fuse has blown in your 3008, what must you do when replacing it?
Fit a new fuse of the same rating. Always use the same rating, and find and fix the cause of the failure first. The extraction tweezer is clipped to the back of the dashboard fusebox cover. Changing a fuse

Where is the interior bonnet release lever on the Peugeot 3008?
At the bottom of the front left door aperture. You must open the front left door to pull the lever, so the bonnet can't be opened with that door closed. Also switch off Stop & Start before working under the bonnet. Bonnet

How long does hill start assist hold the 3008 when you move your foot from brake to accelerator?
About 2 seconds. It holds the car roughly 2 seconds on a gradient and cannot be deactivated. Never exit the car during the hold phase; apply the parking brake first. Hill start assist

By how much must the towed load of a diesel 3008 be reduced for each additional 1,000 m of altitude above the first 1,000 m?
10 %. Towed load values are valid up to 1,000 m; above that reduce by 10 % per 1,000 m. Also limit the towed load if ambient temperature exceeds 37 °C. Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)

What is the maximum authorised weight on the open lower tailgate of the 3008?
200 kg. The open lower tailgate may carry up to 200 kg, but don't climb on it or subject it to knocks. It should not be opened when a towbar is fitted. Lower tailgate

In which position must a child weighing less than 9 kg travel in the 3008?
Rearwards-facing, front or rear. Under 9 kg the child must face rearwards, in front and rear alike. PEUGEOT recommends outer rear seats, rearwards-facing up to age 2. General points relating to child seats

In the 3008, in which situation will the airbags NOT deploy?
A minor or rear impact. In minor or rear impacts and some roll-overs only the seat belt protects you. Airbags deploy only once and don't work with the ignition off. Airbags

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