2012 Peugeot 508 towing

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
To w i ng from the front Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )position the floor vertically,)remove the towing eye.
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.) Screw the towing eye in fully.)
Install the towing bar.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
) Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non the electronic gear control gearbox or automaticgearbox). Failure to obser ve this specialcondition could result in damage to cer tain braking components andthe absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed vehicle. Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake, - towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

To w i ng from the rear
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.)Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

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Towing a trailer, ...

We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar isentrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that itis fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

T
owbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking cover in the front bumper if your vehiclehas one. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for this.

Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

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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.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
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
STOP warning 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 longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking 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 genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.

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Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines1.6 litre VTi120 hp1.6 litre THP156 hp
GearboxesElectronic gear control (6-speed)


Manual(6-speed)
Automatic(6-speed)

Model codes
8D5FH8/P - 8E5FH8/P 8D5FS8/P - 8E5FS8/P 8D5FV8 - 8E5FV8
8D5FNA - 8E5FNA 8D5FVA - 8E5FVA
OutlineSaloon
SW
Saloon SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght 1 390
1 410
1 400
1 500
1 410
1 430



- Kerb weight *

1 465 1 485
1 475
1 575
1 485
1 505


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 945
2 0551 9952 140
2 015
2 10 0



- Gross train weight (GT W)

on a 12 % gradient 3 245 3 355 3 495 3 640 3 615 3 600


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300

1 3001 5001 500
1 500

1 500



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within
the GTW limit)1 575 1 5751 775
1 775
1 775
1 775



-
Unbraked trailer

730
740735

745

740
750



- Recommended nose weight 7575

*

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 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 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.

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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 engine1.6 litre THP 160 hp
Gearbox

Manual(6-speed)
Model code

-
Outine
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght -
-


- Kerb wei
ght *-
-



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
-
-


- Gross train wei
ght (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient -
-



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



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


-
Unbraked trailer --



- Recommended nose weight
-
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced b
y 10 % for
each additional 1 000 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
each additional 1 000 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 engines1.6 litre HDi 110 hp
Gearboxes

Manual(5-speed)


Electronic gear control (6-speed)
Model codes8D9HL0 - 8E9HL0

8D9HR8/PS - 8E9HR8/PS
OutlineSaloonSW
SaloonSW


- Unladen wei
ght 1 4051 425 1 410
1 430



- Kerb wei
ght *

1 480 1 500
1 485 1 505


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 975
2 080
2 005
2 10 0



- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 175 3 18 0 3 205 3 200


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 200
1 100

1 200

1 100



- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with theGTW limit)
1 475
1 400
1 475
1 400



-
Unbraked trailer
740

745740

750



- Recommended nose wei
ght
75

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Technical data
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 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 engines2.0 litre HDi140 hp2.0 litre HDi163 hp
GearboxesManual (6-speed)


Automatic
(6-speed)

Manual (6-speed)

Model codes
8DRHR8 - 8ERHR8
8DRHF8 - 8ERHF8
8DRHHA - 8ERHHA 8DRHDA - 8ERHDA
8DRHH8 - 8ERHH8
OutlineSaloon
SW
Saloon SW
Saloon
SW


- Unladen wei
ght1 430
1 500
1 520
1 540
1 480
1 500



- Kerb weight *


1 505
1 575
1 595
1 615 1 555 1 575


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 065
2 1402 105
2 18 0
2 075
2 140



- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 565 3 640 3 205 3 380 3 5753 640


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 500

1 500

1 100

1 2001 500

1 500



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
1 775
1 775
1 375
1 475
1 775
1 790



- Unbraked trailer
750

750



- Recommended nose wei
ght
75