2012 Peugeot 508 RXH trailer

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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 aPEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Blanking cover

When towing, you must remove the blankingcover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.


Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take par ticular care.
Maximum trailer weight
You must not tow a trailer weighing more than 800 kg. Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso 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 by 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
tem
perature.
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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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 vehicle conversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness shouldpreferably be fitted 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, ...

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- 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 and rear 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 rubbing
strips...

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Weights and towed loads (in kg)



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.
Diesel engine2.0 litre HDi163 hp
Gearbox
Electronic gearbox(6-speed)
Model code

8URHC8/P


-
Unladen weight 1 770



- Kerb wei
ght *1 845



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 325



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 125


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient800



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer withthe GTW limit)

1 100



- Unbraked trailer

750



- Recommended nose weight
75

290Alphabetical index
Filling with fuel..........................................85,87Fitting a wheel...............................................187Fitting roof bars.............................................212Fittings, boot.................................................100Flashing indicators ................................ 146, 168Flat bed lorry or trailer............................r44, 209Foglamps, rear..............................................r144
Folding the rear seats.....................................92Front foglamps..............................................14 4
Front seats ................................................88,89Fuel............................................................37,87Fuel consumption......................................37,39Fuel consumption figures...............................39Fuel filler cap...................................................85Fuel filler flap...................................................85Fuel gauge ......................................................85Fuel tank..........................................................85Fusebox, dashboard.....................................198Fuses .............................................................198
Identification plates.......................................229Ignition.............................................................27Ignition on........................................................27Indicator lamps, status..............................48, 53Indicators, direction......................................168Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............180Inflating tyres ..................................................37Instrument panel.............................................45Instrument panels...........................................46Instrument panel screen.................................46Instruments and controls................................12Intelligent Traction Control............................171Interior fittings.................................................97Interior mood lighting....................................157ISOFIX...........................................................165ISOFIX child seats ................................ 164-166ISOFIX mountings.........................................164F
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Eco off.............................................................f36Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ...170Electronic engine immobiliser...................r27, 75Emergency boot release .................................83Emergency call.....................................169,232Emergency warning lamps...................103, 168Energy economy mode.................................205Engine, Diesel.................87,217, 218, 226,227Engine compartment...............................43,218Engine compar tment fusebox.......................198Engine oil level indicator.........................r61, 219Engines .................................................225-227Environment..........................................5,37, 74
G.P.S.............................................................244Gearbox, electronic gear control..........126, 223Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox..................................126Ground clearance...................................31, 228Guidance ...............................................242,250Guide-me-home ............................................147
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Halogen headlamps..............................191, 193Hands-free kit................................................259Hazard warning lamps ..........................103,168Head-up display............................131, 134,136Headlamp adjustment ...................................150Headlamps, directional .........................151,191Headlamp wash............................................153Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r220Head restraints, front......................................90Head restraints, rear.......................................r92Heated seats...................................................90Heating.............................................37,114, 117Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel..............................................96High load retaining net..................................104High voltage..............40-42,101,175, 204, 216High voltage cable..........................................41Hill start assist...............................................130History.......................................................39,63Hybrid .....................................4, 22,29, 33,202Hybrid flow............................................4,22, 33Hybrid selector................................................r29Hybrid system ..............................4,22, 23, 239
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Jack...............................................................186JBL (audio system)....................................9,233
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Keeping children safe ...........158, 165, 166, 176Key ..........................................66-68,70, 73, 75Key, electronic ...............................28, 66-70, 73Keyless Entry and Star ting.................67, 68, 75Key not recognised .........................................28Key with remote control ..................................27
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