2012 Peugeot 508 tow bar

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Driving
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear isengaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain soundsources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
In th
e event of a malfunction
of the system, when reversegear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.

Operating fault

In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in
forward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front par king sensors
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towedor a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).

Deactivation/Activation of the front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates thefunction. The indicator lamp in the buttongoes off.



The sound emitted by the speaker (frontor rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.

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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.
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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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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...
"Transport solutions":
booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof
box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball, folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicleconversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness must befitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.


"Style":

spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16 ", 17 ", 18 ", 19 "), body kit, door mirror shells, door air deflectors, ...

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To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
y,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Safety and security":

speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel securitybolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warningtriangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front andrear parking sensors, boot spacers...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds,boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door
and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbingstrips...

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Alphabetical index
Menu, main...................................................296Mirror, rear view..............................................73Mirrors, door..............................................r71,72Motorised boot ..........................................55, 56Motorway function (direction indicators).......161Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................156MP3 CD .........................................277, 301, 302Music media players.....................................276
Navigation.....................................................245Number plate lamps......................................195
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6)...........................................................239PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................236Player, CD MP3 .............................227,301, 302Port, USB................................................76, 303Priming the fuel system ................................214Programmable heating(Webasto).....................................................96Protecting children.................149 -160, 169, 171Puncture........................................................174
Radio.....................................................273, 297Rear foglamp.................................13 4, 192, 193Rear screen (demisting)..................................95Recharging the battery .................................201Reduction of electrical load ..........................202Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r221Reinitialising the remote control...............47, 48Remote control...........................................41-49Removing a wheel........................................183Removing the mat ...........................................75Repair kit, puncture.......................................174Replacing bulbs .....................................187-195Replacing fuses ....................................196-199Replacing the air filter...................................r221Replacing the oil filter...................................r221Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r221Replacing wiper blades.........................146, 204Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp .....................................192, 193Roof bars .......................................................209Roof blind ........................................................60Routine checks.....................................221,222Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................214
Safety for children ..................149-160, 169, 171Screen, colour and
mapping ..............................................243, 284Screen, instrument panel..........................23,38Screen, monochrome...........................296,317Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...............................296Screen-wash reservoir..................................219Screen menu map .................................284,317Screenwash, front .........................................144Screenwash fluid level .......................... 144, 219Seat adjustment ........................................64,65Seat belts...............................................167-169Seats, rear.......................................................r69Serial number, vehicle..................................233Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing .........................................................20Setting the clock ...................................283, 316Shor t-cut menus ...........................................244Sidelamps ..............132, 136, 187,189, 191-193Side repeater................................................. 191Ski flap............................................................76Spare wheel...........................................180-182Speed limiter.........................................r123,124Spotlamps, side....................................139, 191Starting the vehicle .........................97, 109,113Steering mounted controls,audio...................................................242, 295Stopping the vehicle.......................97, 109,113Stop & Start..................................40,61, 88, 91, 95,117,200,213, 221Storage..........................................74,75,77,78Storage wells.............................................77,78Storing driving positions.................................66Stowing rings ............................................77,78Sunroof............................................................f58Synchronising the remote control.............47,48Synthesiser, voice.........................................257System, navigation ........................................245
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Oil filter..........................................................r221Oil level ....................................................37,218Opening the boot ................................ 41, 43,54Opening the doors .......................................... 41Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............60Operation indicator lamps.........................23-32
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Paint colour code ..........................................233Panoramic glass sunroof................................f60Parking brake.................................99, 106, 222Parking brake, electric............................99, 222Parking lamps...............................................136Parking sensors, front...................................129Parking sensors, rear....................................r128Parking space sensor ..................................130Particle emission filter..........................r220, 221Passenger compartment filter......................r221PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE..........236
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Visual search
SW Exterior
Remote control key/electronic key 41- 4 9- opening/closing - anti-theft protection - starting - batteryWelcome lighting 13 9 Door mirror spotlamps 139 Main directionallighting 132-13 8, 141 Additional directional lighting 142 Headlamp adjustment 140 Changing bulbs 187-191 - front lamps - foglamps- side repeaters

Wipers 143-145 Changing a wiper blade 146, 204
Door mirrors 71-72

Doors 41-47 - Keyless Entry and Starting - opening/closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 50-51 Wipers 52-53
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 61- 62

Boot 54, 57- opening/closing - emergency controlMotorised tailgate 55 -57 Temporary puncturerepair kit 174-179
Changing bulbs 193 -19 4, 195- rear lamps - 3 rdbrake lamp- number plate lamp- fog lamps

Parking sensors 128-129 Towbar 207-208 To w i ng 205-206


Sunroof 58-59
Panoramic sunroof 60
Roof bars 209
Accessories 210-211


ESC: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 164-166 Under-inflation detection 163
Tyre pressures 233
Changing a wheel 180 -186


- tools

- removing/refitting
Parking space sensors 130 -131