towing PEUGEOT 5008 2010 Owners Manual

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DRIVING SAFELY
Electric parking brake
Manual application/release
The parking brake can be applied manu-
ally by pulling the control A .
When the ignition is on, the parking
brake can be released manually by

pressing the brake pedal and pulling
then releasing the control A . Automatic application/release
Press the accelerator and release the
clutch (manual gearbox), the parking
brake is released automatically and
progressively on acceleration.
With the vehicle stationary, when the

engine is switched off , the parking
brake is applied automatically. Before getting out of the
vehicle, check that the
braking warning lamp
(
red! ) and the warning
lamp P , located in the control A are lit
permanently (not fl ashing).
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If this warning lamp is lit on the
instrument panel, the automatic
application/release is
deac-
tivated , in this case use the
manual application/release.
When the door is opened with
the engine running an audible
signal is heard, apply the parking
brake manually.
Do not leave a child alone in the ve-
hicle with the ignition on, they could
release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer or
a caravan or if the gradient is
likely to change (transport by
ship, lorry, towing, ...), apply
the parking brake manually to maxi-
mum force (long pull of control A ) to
immobilise the vehicle.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
REAR VENTILATION ADJUSTMENT
After pressing the "REAR" button, turn
the adjustment dial of the rear side
vents to decrease or increase the fl ow
of air.
Take care not to obstruct the side vents
and the air outlets on the fl oor.
To shut off the fl ow of air, close the vents
and set the dial to 0.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the
operation and
maintenance guidelines below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high aft er the vehicle has been parked
in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst ventilate the passen ger compartment
for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate renewal
of air in the passenger compartment.

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

 Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air
recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side windows.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for
regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" sectio n).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter. Thanks
to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to the pu rifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenge r compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposit s).

 To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and i mproves towing
capacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is perfectly normal. The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger
to the ozone layer.

FITTINGS
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High load retaining net To use it in row 1:

 fold the rear seats,

 open the covers of the upper fi xings 1 ,

 unroll the high load retaining net,

 position one of the ends of the net's
metal bar in the corresponding upper
fi xing 1 , then do the same with the oth-
er end,

 slacken the straps fully,

 fi x the snap hook of each of the
straps on the corresponding Top
Tether ring 3 (located on the back of
the folded rear side seats),

 tighten the straps,

 check that the net is hooked and
tightened correctly. To use it in row 2:

 roll up or remove the load space
screen,

 open the covers of the upper fi xings 2 ,

 unroll the high load retaining net,

 position one of the ends of the net's
metal bar in the corresponding up-
per fi xing 2 , then do the same with
the other end,

 fi x the snap hook of each of the
straps in the corresponding stowing
ring 4 ,

 tighten the straps,

 check that the net is hooked and
tightened correctly.
When positioning the net, check
that the strap loops are visible
from the boot; this will make
slackening or tightening easier.
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fi xings, this permits use of the entire loading
volume up to the roof:
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear seats are folded.
- behind the rear seats (row 2).

FITTINGS
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Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings on the
fl oor and/or on the load space cover
roller, this enables you to secure your
luggage. There are 4 possible positions:
- fl at at the bottom of the boot,
- horizontal, level with the load space
cover, - vertical at the back of the rear seats,
- fl at at the bottom of the boot and
vertical at the back of the rear seats.

FITTINGS
109
High load retaining net To use it in row 1:

 fold the rear seats,

 open the covers of the upper fi xings 1 ,

 unroll the high load retaining net,

 position one of the ends of the net's
metal bar in the corresponding upper
fi xing 1 , then do the same with the oth-
er end,

 slacken the straps fully,

 fi x the snap hook of each of the
straps on the corresponding Top
Tether ring 3 (located on the back of
the folded rear side seats),

 tighten the straps,

 check that the net is hooked and
tightened correctly. To use it in row 2:

 roll up or remove the load space
screen,

 open the covers of the upper fi xings 2 ,

 unroll the high load retaining net,

 position one of the ends of the net's
metal bar in the corresponding up-
per fi xing 2 , then do the same with
the other end,

 fi x the snap hook of each of the
straps in the corresponding stowing
ring 4 ,

 tighten the straps,

 check that the net is hooked and
tightened correctly.
When positioning the net, check
that the strap loops are visible
from the boot; this will make
slackening or tightening easier.
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fi xings, this permits use of the entire loading
volume up to the roof:
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear seats are folded.
- behind the rear seats (row 2).

FITTINGS
110
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings on the
fl oor and/or on the load space cover
roller, this enables you to secure your
luggage. There are 4 possible positions:
- fl at at the bottom of the boot,
- horizontal, level with the load space
cover, - vertical at the back of the rear seats,
- fl at at the bottom of the boot and
vertical at the back of the rear seats.

FITTINGS
109
High load retaining net To use it in row 1:

 fold the rear seats,

 open the covers of the upper fi xings 1 ,

 unroll the high load retaining net,

 position one of the ends of the net's
metal bar in the corresponding upper
fi xing 1 , then do the same with the oth-
er end,

 slacken the straps fully,

 fi x the snap hook of each of the
straps on the corresponding Top
Tether ring 3 (located on the back of
the folded rear side seats),

 tighten the straps,

 check that the net is hooked and
tightened correctly. To use it in row 2:

 roll up or remove the load space
screen,

 open the covers of the upper fi xings 2 ,

 unroll the high load retaining net,

 position one of the ends of the net's
metal bar in the corresponding up-
per fi xing 2 , then do the same with
the other end,

 fi x the snap hook of each of the
straps in the corresponding stowing
ring 4 ,

 tighten the straps,

 check that the net is hooked and
tightened correctly.
When positioning the net, check
that the strap loops are visible
from the boot; this will make
slackening or tightening easier.
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fi xings, this permits use of the entire loading
volume up to the roof:
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear seats are folded.
- behind the rear seats (row 2).

FITTINGS
110
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings on the
fl oor and/or on the load space cover
roller, this enables you to secure your
luggage. There are 4 possible positions:
- fl at at the bottom of the boot,
- horizontal, level with the load space
cover, - vertical at the back of the rear seats,
- fl at at the bottom of the boot and
vertical at the back of the rear seats.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the
direction indicators for more
than twenty seconds, the
volume of the audible signal will
increase if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).

 Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a
traffi c jam, switch on the haz-
ard warning lamps if you are
the last in the queue.

 Tilt or press button A , the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the corresponding direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.

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The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- Automatic application/release
Application is automatic when the engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator (activated
by default),
- Manual application/release

The parking brake can be applied/
released manually by pulling control A .
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
Deactivation is recommended
in particularly cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (break-
down, caravan...).
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of registration
of the vehicle, the automatic application
when the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press the
accelerator can be deactivated.
If this warning lamp on the
instrument panel comes on,
the automatic mode is deac-
tivated. Activation/deactivation is
performed using the con-
fi guration menu, refer to
the "Multifunction screens"
section.
The parking brake is then applied and
released manually. When the driver's
door is opened, a beep is heard and a
message is displayed if the brake is not
applied.
Do not place any object (packet
of cigarettes, telephone, ...) be-
hind the electric brake control.