towing PEUGEOT 2008 2014 User Guide

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Practical information
Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. Above1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
 To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance. To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Technical data
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). ** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engines1.2 litre VTi 82 hp1.6 litre VTi 120 hp
Gearboxes Manual (5-speed) Electronic (5-speed) Manual (5-speed) Automatic (4-speed)
- Unladen weight 1 045 1 055 1 080 1 140
- Kerb weight * 1 120 1 130 1 155 1 215
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 582 1 593 1 644 1 666
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 362 2 043 2 614 2 616
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 780 450 970 950
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 105 775 1 295 1 275
- Unbraked trailer 560 450 570 600
- Recommended nose weight 31 25 39 38

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Technical data
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). ** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engines1.4 litre HDi 68 hp
Gearboxes Manual (5-speed)
- Unladen weight 1 090
- Kerb weight * 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 622
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12% gradient 1 972
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 350
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 675
- Unbraked trailer 350
- Recommended nose weight 25
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

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Technical data
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
Engines1.6 litre e- HDi 92 hp1.6 litre e- HDi 92 hp
Gearboxes Manual (5-speed) Electronic (6-speed)
- Unladen weight 1 160 1 170
- Kerb weight * 1 235 1 245
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 684 1 692
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12% gradient 2 634 2 262
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 950 570
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 275 895
- Unbraked trailer 610 500
- Recommended nose weight 38 25
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). ** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
Engines1.6 litre e- HDi 115 h p
Gearboxes Manual (6-speed)
- Unladen weight 1 180
- Kerb weight * 1 255
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 708
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12% gradient 2 688
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 980
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 305
- Unbraked trailer 620
- Recommended nose weight 39
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). ** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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Exterior
Remote control key 44-50 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - guide-me-home lighting - starting - battery
Boot 55 - opening / closing - emergency release Temporary puncture repair kit 151-156
Wipers 117-120 Changing a wiper blade 120, 182
Changing bulbs 169-171 - rear lamps - 3 rd brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp - reversing lamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 19 4 -197
Panoramic sunroof 56 Roof bars 187 Accessories 188-189
Electronic stability programme 125-127 Snow chains 164 Tyre pressures 156, 212 Changing a wheel 157-163 - tools - removing / refitting
Lighting controls 108 -114 LED lamps 112 Daytime running lamps 112 Headlamp beam adjustment 115 Cornering lighting 116 Changing bulbs 165-168 - front lamps - foglamps - direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 61- 62
Doors 44- 49 - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 51-52 Electric windows 53 -54
Parking sensors 102-103 Park Assist 104-107 Towbar 185 -18 6 Towing 183 -18 4

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Alphabetical index
Telephone ............................................258, 289Temperature adjustment ...........................65, 67Temperature control for heated seats ............58Temperature, coolant ......................................33Temporary puncture repair kit ......................151Third brake lamp ...........................................171TMC (Traffic info) ..........................................232To o l s ..............................................................157Touch screen...........................................40, 215To w b a r ...........................................................To w b a r ...........................................................To w b a r185Towed loads .........................................205, 208Towing another vehicle .................................18 4Traction control (ASR) ............................29, 125Traffic information (TA) .........................233, 282Traffic information (TMC) ......................232, 233Tr a i l e r ............................................................Tr a i l e r ............................................................Tr a i l e r185Trajectory control systems ............................125Trip computer ............................................Trip computer ............................................Trip computer38 - 42Tyre pressures ..............................................212Ty r e s ................................................................19
Unlocking ........................................................44Unlocking the boot ..........................................55Update risk areas ..........................................228Updating the date ............................................43Updating the time ............................................43USB .................................78, 248, 252, 287, 312
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Warning lamps ..........................................23-32Warning triangle ..............................................78Washing (advice)...........................................187Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear118Weights ................................................205, 208Window controls .............................................53Wiper control stalk .................................117-12 0Wiper, rear.....................................................118Wipers ..............................................26, 117-120
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Screenwash fluid level ..................................200Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir200Seat adjustment ..............................................57Seat belts .......................................13 0 -132, 142Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear59Serial number, vehicle ..................................212Service indicator .............................................Service indicator .............................................Service indicator35Servicing .........................................................19Setting the clock .............................................43Sidelamps ......................108, 112, 113, 167, 169Side repeater ................................................Side repeater ................................................Side repeater168Snow chains ..................................................16 4Spare wheel ..........................................157, 15 8Speed limiter ...........................................Speed limiter ...........................................Speed limiter9 7, 1 0 1Start ing using another battery .........................................................179Starting the vehicle ......................79, 82, 85, 89Steering mounted controls, audio ...........................................218, 279, 305Stopping the vehicle ....................79, 82, 85, 89Stop & Start .........42, 70, 93, 178, 191, 194, 202Storage ......................................................71, 72Storage net ......................................................75Stowing rings ..................................................75Synchronising the remote control ...........................................................49Synthesiser, voice .........................................237U
Vehicle identification .....................................212Ventilation ...........................................14, 63 - 6 9
Table of weights ...................................205, 208Tables of engines .................................204, 206Tables of fuses ..............................................172Ta n k , f u e l ...............................................19 4, 19 6Technical data .......................................20 4 -212