towing Peugeot 508 2019 Owner's Guide

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Operating limits
The Lane Positioning Assist system may
emit an alert when the vehicle is travelling
in a long straight lane on a smooth road
sur face even if the driver is holding the
steering wheel properly.
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
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oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog).
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azzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle,
low sun, reflections on a wet road sur face,
leaving a tunnel, alternating light and
shade).
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indscreen area in front of the camera
being dirty, misted up, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or masked by a sticker.
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ane markings damaged, partially hidden
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,
pavement seams).
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ravelling in a tight bend.
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inding roads.
Active Safety Brake
with Distance Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
This system allows:
- t he driver to be warned that their vehicle is
at risk of collision with the vehicle in front, a
pedestrian or, depending on the version, a
cyclist,
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ollision to be prevented, or its severity to
be limited, by reducing the vehicle’s speed.
The system also takes motorcyclists and
animals into account; however, animals
below 0.5
m and objects on the road are
not necessarily detected.
The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
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hen driving on a small-diameter
spare wheel.
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hen towing, especially with an
unconnected or unapproved trailer.
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favourable climatic conditions.
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riving on slippery road sur faces (risk
of aquaplaning, snow, ice).
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riving on racing circuits.
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riving on a rolling road.
Recommendations on care
- Regularly check that the front bumper and
the area of the windscreen located in front
of the camera are clean.
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egularly check that the windscreen wipers
are in good condition.
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n bad weather, or during the winter, ensure
that the front bumper and windscreen are
not covered with mud, ice or snow.
Operating faults
(orange
colour) A system malfunction is indicated
by the Ser vice warning lamp
coming on and this (orange) symbol,
accompanied by an alert message
and an audible signal.
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This driving aid system is designed to
improve safety when driving and is in no
circumstances a substitute for the use
of the interior rear view mirror and door
mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to
constantly check the traffic, to assess the
relative distances and speeds of other
vehicles and to anticipate their movements
before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid which cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Activation/Deactivation
The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
The state of the system is memorised when
switching off the ignition. The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Operation
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The alert is given by an orange warning lamp
coming on in the relevant door mirror, as soon
as a vehicle – car, lorry, bicycle – is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
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ll vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes,
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he speed of the vehicle must be between
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140
km/h) (versions
without Park Assist or Full Park Assist),
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he speed of the vehicle must be between
19 and 87 mph (30 and 140
km/h) (versions
with Park Assist or Full Park Assist),
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ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10
km/h),
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ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16 mph (25
km/h),
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he traffic is flowing normally,
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ertaking a vehicle over a certain period
of time and the vehicle being overtaken
remains in the blind spot,
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ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
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our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
No alert will be given in the following situations:
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n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
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Malfunction
- with vehicles moving in the opposite direction,
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riving on a winding road or a sharp corner,
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hen overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which is
both in the rear blind spot and present in the
driver’s front field of vision,
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hen overtaking quickly,
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n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or
a stationary object,
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f the Park Assist or Full Park Assist function
is activated.
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied by 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 towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
High-pressure washing
When washing your vehicle, keep the lance
at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from the
sensors.Parking sensors
Using sensors located in the bumper, this
function warns of the proximity of obstacles
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) entering
their field of detection.
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Using four additional sensors located on the
sides of the front and rear bumpers, the system
records the position of fixed obstacles during
the manoeuvre and signals them when they are
located by the sides of the vehicle.Only fixed obstacles are signalled
correctly. Moving obstacles detected
at the beginning of the manoeuvre may
be signalled mistakenly, while moving
obstacles which appear at the sides of
the vehicle and which were not previously
recorded will not be signalled.
Deactivation/Activation
The function is deactivated and
activated in the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
The state of the function stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off. The rear parking sensors system will
be deactivated automatically if a trailer
or bicycle carrier is connected to a
towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is
displayed at the rear of the image of the
vehicle.
The parking sensors are deactivated during the
space measurement phase of the Park Assist
and Full Park Assist functions.
For more information on the Park Assist or the
Full Park Assist , refer to the corresponding
section.
Operating limits
- Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
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ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) may inter fere with the
vehicle's sensors.
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ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
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ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
Maintenance
recommendations
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the lance
at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from the
sensors.
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ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
distort the settings of the sensors, which is
not always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be incorrect.
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he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
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he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Mechanical device which prevents filling the
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids
the risk of engine damage that can result from
filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel
prevention device appears when the filler cap
is removed.
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into
your Diesel tank, it comes into contact with the
flap. The system remains closed and prevents
filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill
the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in
direct contact with the flap of the misfuel
prevention device and pour slowly.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be
different in other countries, the presence
of the misfuel prevention device may make
refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so before travelling
abroad, we recommend that you check
with the PEUGEOT dealer network,
whether your vehicle is suitable for the
fuel pumps in the country in which you
intend to travel.Towing device
Load distribution
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istribute 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. Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation be
per formed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important
: for versions equipped with
the hands-free tailgate, if a towing device
is installed outside of the PEUGEOT
dealer network, it is essential to visit a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
to recalibrate the detection system: risk of
hands-free function malfunction!
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000 metres of altitude.
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Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data
section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
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lease deactivate this function in
advance in your vehicle's configuration
menu,
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r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.Towing device with
retractable towball
When this towing device is not in use, it is
folded away underneath the rear bumper.
No tools are required to install or stow it.
Before any operation, the vehicle must be
stationary with the parking brake applied.
The area close to the exhaust pipe may
reach a high temperature: risk of burns!
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
To avoid unwanted opening of the
tailgate, follow the recommendations on
the Towing device by referring to the
corresponding section.
Unlocking handle
The towball is locked in either the stowed
position or the use position.
The unlocking handle is behind the rear
bumper, protected by a storage case.
To reach the handle:
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ass your hand flat under the rear bumper
with the palm facing upwards.
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nsert your hand into the storage case and
grasp the handle.
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Use position:
Towball unlocked:
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rasp the towball and rotate it by raising it
until it locks into place vertically. The towball must be folded away without
fail when using a high-pressure washer.
Do not direct the lance less than 30
cm
from the towing device.
F
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aise the electrical socket cover and
connect the plug for the trailer or carrying
device.
F A ttach the safety cable of the trailer to the
eye fitted in the towball elbow.
Storage position
When the towing system is not in use, it is
recommended to fold the towball away.
In the event of a rear-end collision,
damage to the vehicle could be worse due
to the towball. Towball unlocked and plug disconnected:
F
G
rasp the towball and turn it until it locks
into place horizontally.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on this towing system.
To unlock the towball:
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ull the handle firmly downwards to release it.
As soon as you release the handle, it is
engaged automatically in its storage case. The towball hangs, hooked onto its axis.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
List of tools
1.Chock to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment).
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box) (depending on equipment).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
With temporary puncture
repair kit
For more information on the Temporary
puncture repair kit , refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel
For more information on the Spare wheel ,
refer to the corresponding section.
4.
Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a 12

V compressor and a
cartridge of sealant to temporarily repair
the wheel and adjust the tyre pressure,
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well as a speed limit sticker.
5.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cover remover (depending on
equipment).
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
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Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise certain systems,
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as:
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he electronic key,
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he sunroof and its electric blind,
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he electric windows,
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he date and time,
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he preset radio stations.The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
next engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing device.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stored in a toolbox, under the
boot floor.
For more information on the Tool kit , refer to
the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
Hatchback
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n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
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elease the cover to the right and then
downwards.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall the towbar.F

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ut the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to obser ve this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
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Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground with
the engine off.
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nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
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ull the cover downwards.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall the towbar.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only. General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
- w hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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