towing Peugeot 508 RXH 2014 Owner's Manual

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Recovery of the vehicle on a flat-bed
Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and place the gear selector in
position N, then switch off the hybrid system ( Ready lamp off).
Always call on a professional for the recovery of your vehicle on a flat-bed lorry or trailer. Never recover the vehicle by towing it with the wheels on the ground (neither the front wheels, nor
the rear wheels), as there is a risk of damage to the transmission.
us

e the towing eyes only to lash the vehicle
when recovering it on a flat-bed lorry or trailer.
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Boot fittings
1. Boot lamps
2. Rear seats folding controls
3.
R

etractable hooks
4.
1

2 V accessor y socket (120 W max)
5.
Sto

rage wells
W

ith towing eye, a wheel chock
and a temporary puncture repair kit
(according to destination country and
equipment).
6.
L

oad space cover
(

see following page)
7.
T

r a c k s for stowing rings
8.
S

towing rings


t
a
ke each ring in turn and then slide them
into the oblong location in the track.
P

ressing the button, move the ring to the
desired position.
Observe the direction of fitment: the
ring should be towards the outside of
the vehicle.
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
I
f the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun
for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes.
P

lace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in
the passenger compartment.
F
t
o o
btain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F
u
s
e in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.
F

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

O
perate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.
F
e
n
sure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. t
h
anks to its
second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
t
h
e air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. t
h
is results in an
increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.
W

hen towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient
temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves
towing capacity.
C

ondensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the
vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
F
t
o e
nsure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
the air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
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It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(recovery, ...). Deactivate the automatic
functions and release the parking brake
manually. Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on, not flashing.
th

e electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
-

A

utomatic Application/Release

A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),
-

M

anual Application/Release

M

anual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A .
Ma

nual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if
the brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the hybrid system is active or
of f, pull
control lever A .
Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
th

e parking brake is then applied and released
manually.
th
e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i
llumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of a message.
When the driver’s door is opened with the
hybrid system active, there is an audible signal
and a message is displayed if the parking brake
has not been applied.
electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
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With the ignition on or the hybrid system active,
to release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
th

e full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
-

d
isplay of a message.
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see a message and an audible signal
is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-
i
n the case of a vehicle towing a trailer,
if the automatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking brake
manually,
-
w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
Maximum application
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever


A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of a message.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
th

e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
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- when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
forward field of vision,
-

i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,
-

w
hen overtaking quickly. F
t
o d
eactivate the system, press
this button again; the warning
lamp goes off.
Operating fault
the system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions(rain, hail...).
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.
ta

ke 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. In the event of a fault, the warning
lamp in the button flashes then goes
of f.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
th

e state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
th

e system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
P
e

u g e
Ot

.
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this kit is located behind rear rears seats. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
O

ne chock* to block one of the front
wheels of the vehicle.
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
S

ee the "
to
wing the vehicle" section. * Depending on destination country or equipment.
th
e vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
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Recovery of the vehicle on a flat-bed
Never recover the vehicle by towing it with the wheels on the ground (neither the front wheels, nor the rear wheels), as there is a risk of damage to the
transmission.
Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and place the gear selector in position N, then switch off the hybrid system
( Ready


lamp off).
Always call on a professional for the recovery of your vehicle on a flat-bed lorry or trailer.
us

e the towing eyes only to lash the vehicle
when recovering it on a flat-bed lorry or trailer.
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At the rear
At the front
Access to the tools
the towing eye is located behind the rear
seats.
F

F
or access to it, fold the 2/3 part of the rear
seats. F
O n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom to disengage the
securing lugs.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
levering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
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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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer, it is imperative that it
is fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.to
wbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Maximum trailer weight
the towing weight is limited: refer to the
"technical data" section.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Practical information