2012 Peugeot 208 towing

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuinePEUGEOT towbars and their harnessesthat 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 itis fitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer 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 par ticular care.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transpor ting 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 theheaviest 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. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y 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
STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.



The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuinePEUGEOT towbar is used.

R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Technical data
Petrol engines1.1 litre VTi68hp1.2 litre VTi 82 hp
GearboxesManual (5-speed)


Manual(5-speed)


Electronic
(5-speed)

Model codes: CC... CA....ZMZ0


HMZ0 - HMX0
HMZ0/PS
Body3-door
5-door
3-door
5-door
3-door
5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 960
975960975 965 980



- Kerb weight *

1 0351 050
1 035
1 050 1 040
1 055


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 4841 527 1 540



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient1 934
2 347
2 040


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient450 820
500



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
750
1 15 0
825



- Unbraked trailer
450
520
500



- Recommended nose weight 30

46

29

*
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 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 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 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 GVW 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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engine s 1.4 litre V Ti 95 hpVTi110 hp
Gearbox

Manual(5-speed)


Automatic
(4-speed)

Model codes: CC... CA...
8FP0 - 8FN0
5FS9
Body3-door
5-door

3-door 5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 1 055 1 070
1 1201 150



- Kerb weight *1 130
1 145
1 195
1 225


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 590
1 605
1 632



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 2 530
2 565 2 582


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 940
960950



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 15 0
1 15 0



-
Unbraked trailer 570
580



- Recommended nose wei
ght 46

46

The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced b
y 10 % for
each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit th
e towed load.
*
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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines1.6 litre VTi 120 hp1.6 litre THP 155 hp
GearboxesManual (5-speed)

Manual (6-speed)

Model codes: CC... CA...

5FS0

5FV8

Body
3-door
5-door
3-door


- Unladen wei
ght1 0801 090
1 090



- Kerb wei
ght *


1 155
1 165 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 605
1 640



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
2 565 2 570


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 960
930



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 15 0
1 15 0



- Unbraked trailer
580
580



- Recommended nose weight
46
46

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Technical data

The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.


* The kerb wei
ght 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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines1.4 litre HDi68 hp1.4 litre e - HDi 68 hp
Gearboxes

Manual(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)

Model codes: CC... CA...8HR0

8HP0/PS
Body3-door
5-door

3-door 5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 1 035 1 0501 045 1 060



- Kerb wei
ght *

1 110
1 125
1 120
1 135


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 580
1 580



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 1 980
2 080


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
400500



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with the
GTW limit) 725 825



- Unbraked trailer
400500



- Recommended nose wei
ght
29
29

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Technical data
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 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.


*
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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines1.6 litre e-HDi92 hp1.6 litre e- HDi92 hp
Gearboxes
Manual(5-speed)
Electronic(6-speed)

Model codes: CC... CA...9HP0/S 9HPP - 9HP8/PS
Body3-door 5-door
3-door

5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 1 0671 0801 075 1 090



- Kerb wei
ght *


1 142
1 155 1 150 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 625
1 640



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
2 595
2 610


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 970
970



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with the
GTW limit) 1 15 0
1 15 0



-
Unbraked trailer
570
580



- Recommended nose wei
ght 46

46

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Technical data

The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 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.

*
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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engine1.6 litre e- HDi 115 hp
Gearbox

Manual(6-speed)
Model codes: CC... CA...
9HR8/S
Body
3-door

5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 1 0751 090



- Kerb weight *

1 150
1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 665



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
2 645


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 980



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the
GTW limit) 1 15 0



- Unbraked trailer
580



- Recommended nose weight 46