towing PEUGEOT 5008 2017 User Guide

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With an automatic gearbox, when N mode
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or during towing (caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.Deactivation of the automatic
functions is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel.
F

R
elease the control lever and the brake
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation. In the event of a failure in braking using the
brake pedal or in an exceptional situation (e.g.
driver taken ill, driver under instruction, etc.), a
continuous pull on the control lever will brake
the vehicle. Braking takes place while the
control lever is being pulled. It is interrupted if
the control lever is released.
The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
F

S

tart the engine.
F
A
pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
F

T

ake your foot off the brake pedal. F

P
ush and hold the control lever in the
release direction for at least 10 seconds and
no more than 15 seconds.
F

R
elease the control lever.
F

P
ress and hold the brake pedal.
F

P
ull the control lever in the apply direction
for 2 seconds.
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6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by mistake).
F

R

aise the trigger under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six-speed automatic gearbox with push
selector. It also offers a manual mode with
steering mounted paddle gear changes.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park.
For parking the vehicle: the wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: for certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
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Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow running at a
constant speed and at an adequate safe
distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, or in
conditions of poor visibility (heavy rain,
fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be
possible to maintain or reach the cruise
speed set: towing, vehicle heavily loaded,
steep climb.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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d
o not fit one mat on top of another.Dynamic cruise control
with Stop function
This system provides two functions:
- a utomatic regulation of the
vehicle speed at the value
programmed by the driver,
-

a
utomatic adjustment of the
distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front, which
can cause even the complete
stoppage of your vehicle.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the
engine and the braking system.
For this purpose, a radar is located in the front
b u m p e r.
Principles
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motor ways, this system only
works on moving vehicles driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.
It automatically adapts the speed of your
vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to maintain
a constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is running more slowly, the
system slows, or even stops your vehicle, using
engine braking and the braking system.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the
programmed speed.
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Operating limits
The system cannot exceed the limits of the
laws of physics.
Not detected by the radar:
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Pe
destrians, cyclists, animals.
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tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) .
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ehicles crossing the road lanes.
-

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ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
When the driver must suspend the cruise
control system:
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ehicles in a bend.
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W

hen approaching a roundabout.
-

W
hen following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions
permit.
Cases where the driver is prompted to take
control back immediately:
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E
xcessively sharp deceleration of the
vehicle in front of you.
-

W
hen a vehicle sharply cuts in between
your vehicle and the one in front.
The system must not be activated:
-

W
hen the "space-saver" spare wheel is
being used (depending on version).
-
W

hen towing. Be particularly careful:
-

W
hen motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered
onto the traffic lane.
-

W
hen you enter a tunnel or cross a
bridge. The cruise control operates by day and
night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended that
you always keep a safe distance from
vehicles ahead, according to the driving
conditions, the weather and the road
sur face.
Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow running at a
constant speed and keeping an adequate
safety distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, when
there are snowfalls, if the front bumper is
damaged, or when the brake lamps have
failed.
In certain circumstances, it may not
be possible for the speed setting to be
maintained or even attained: loaded
vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.
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Activation and operating
conditions
The vehicle has a camera located at the top of
the windscreen, and depending on the version,
a radar located in the front bumpers.
The system is active from about 4 mph (7 km/h)
and is deactivated below about 3
mph (5 km/h).
It takes account of:
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ehicles running in the same direction or
stationary,
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p
edestrians in the traffic lane (bicycles,
motorcycles, animals and objects on the
road are not necessarily detected). This system is designed to assist the
driver and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic, observing the driving regulations.
This system does not avoid the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
As soon as the system detects a potential
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in
case automatic braking is needed. This
may cause a slight noise and a sense of
deceleration.
Operating limits
In the following cases, deactivating the
system via the vehicle's configuration menu is
recommended:
-

w
hen towing a trailer,
-

w
hen carrying long objects on roof bars or a
roof rack,
-

b
efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
-

b
efore placing the vehicle on a rolling stand
in a workshop,
-

w
hen the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,
-

w
hen a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (depending on version), It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
Consequently, always stay alert and be
prepared to react at any time to avoid an
accident.Distance alert
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen by the driver, different levels of alert can be
triggered and displayed in the instrument panel.
Level 1: visual alert only, signalling
to you that the vehicle in front is very
close.
The message " Vehicle close" is
displayed.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front. -
fo
llowing impact damage to the windscreen
close to the detection camera,
-
i
f the front bumper has been damaged
(version with radar),
-
i
f the brake lamps are not working.
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Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The system state remains in memory when the
ignition is switched off.To deactivate the system, once
again select " Blind spot sensors "
in the " Driving functions " tab.
The indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
P E U G E O T.
Operation
- a vehicle overtakes you with a speed difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
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t
he traffic is flowing normally,
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i
n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
-

y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
-

y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle – car, lorry,
bicycle – is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
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a

ll vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes,
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t

he speed of the vehicle must be between
7

and 85

mph (12

and 140

km/h),
-

y

ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6

mph (10

km/h), No alert will be given in the following situations:
-

i
n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
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on

coming traffic,
-

d
riving on a winding road or a sharp corner,
-

w
hen overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which is
also in the rear blind spot and present in the
driver’s front field of vision,
-

w
hen overtaking quickly,
-

i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or
a stationary object,
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Operating faultActive Blind Spot
Monitoring System
In addition to the fixed warning lamp in the door
mirror on the side in question, a correction of
trajectory will be felt if you cross a lane marking
with the direction indicators on, to help you
avoid a collision.
Conditions for operation
The following systems must be activated:
In the event of a fault with the system, this
warning lamp flashes for a few moments in the
instrument panel, accompanied by the Ser vice
warning lamp coming on and the display of a
message.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked. The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or
snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may hamper
the correct operation of the system.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
P E U G E O T.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30

cm away from the
sensors. -

B
lind Spot Monitoring System,
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A
ctive Lane Departure Warning System.
For more information on the Blind Spot
Monitoring System and the Active Lane
Departure Warning System , refer to the
corresponding sections.
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Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
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o
n switching off the ignition,
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i
f the engine stalls,
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i
f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre
-

a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
-

i
f the road wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR)
is triggered,
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i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-

w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
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a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
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o

n opening the driver's door,
-

i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes
off and a message is displayed accompanied
by an audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate it
to repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer, connected electrically,
-

i
f the driver's door is opened,
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i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 45 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Operating faults
In the event of a fault, this warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the fault occurs during the use of the system,
the warning lamp goes off.
In the event of a fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Any object projecting beyond the
dimensions of the vehicle (e.g. a ladder on
the roof or a towball) will not be taken into
account by the Park Assist system during a
manoeuvre.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road dirt,
ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, keep the lance at
least 12
inches (30 cm) away from the sensors.
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for 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 must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. Please respect the maximum authorised
towable weights, indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
For more information on Weights
(and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle)
refer to the corresponding section.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
-
p

lease deactivate the "Hands-Free
Tailgate Access" function in advance in
your vehicle's configuration menu,
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o
r move the electronic key away from
the recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.
Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.
Presentation
1. Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking / unlocking wheel.
7. Security key lock.
8. Key reference label.
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Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To know the technical features, and in
particular the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding section.
For advice on driving safely when To w i n g
a trailer , refer to the corresponding
section.
A.
Locked position; the locking wheel is in
contact with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position; the locking wheel is
no longer in contact with the towball (gap
of around 5 mm). Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
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t
he green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
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t
he locking wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ),
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t
he security key lock is on and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – accident risk! During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle, which is a
serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.
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