2012 Peugeot 508 RXH towing

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Recovering the vehicle on a fl at-bed






From the front Access to the tools
The towing eye is located behind the rear seats. )For access to it, fold the 2/3 par t of the rear seats.
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom to disengage the securing lugs. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing system. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Always recover the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.Never tow the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground (or the front or rear wheels only), you risk damaging the transmission. Place the gear lever in position Nand switch off the engine (Readylamp off).)
Place the gear lever in neutral - position N
. Failure to obser ve this specialcondition could result in damageto certain braking components andthe absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
Procedure for havin
g your vehicle recovered on a flat bed lorry or trailer.

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From the rear
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bylevering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.
)Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing system. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any braking or steering assistance.

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Vehicle recovery
Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and put the gear lever inposition N
, then switch off the hybrid system.
Th
e front or rear wheels must not be on the ground, use a flat-bed lorry or trailer to recover
the vehicle.


Use the towing eyes only to pull a vehicle out or to pull it onto a flat-bed.
If necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, it can be moved a few
dozen metres at a speed not exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h).

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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 if your vehicle has 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.
Maximum trailer weight
You must not tow a trailer weighing more than 800 kg.

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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 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 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
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 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 engines2.0 litre HDi 163 hp
Gearboxes

Electronic gear control
(6-speed)

Model codes8URHC8/P


- Unladen wei
ght1 770



- Kerb weight *

1 845


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 325



- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 125


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 800



- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
1 100


- Unbraked trailer
750



- Recommended nose weight
75

290Alphabetical index
Screen-wash reservoir..................................219Screen menu map.........................................278Screenwash, front .........................................152Screenwash fluid level..........................152, 219Seat adjustment..............................................86Seat belts...............................................172-174Seats, rear.......................................................r90Serial number, vehicle..................................228Ser vice indicator.............................................r59Ser vice warning light ......................................52Servicing.........................................................37Setting the clock ...........................................277Short-cut menus...........................................238Sidelamps .............141,144, 145,190,193, 194Side repeater.................................................193Ski flap............................................................97Snow chain....................................................228Spare wheel ..................................................185Speed limiter.........................................r132, 133Speedometer............................................r32,45Spotlamps, side....................................148, 193Start.................................................................25Starting the engine....................................28, 29Starting the vehicle .................................25, 125Steering mounted controls, audio .................236Stopping the vehicle.........................25,28, 125Stop & Start.................................. 109,112, 116,
201, 215-218, 221Storage...............................................95, 96,98Storage wells...................................................98Storing driving positions .................................87Stowing rings..................................................98Switching off the engine...........................28, 29Switch off........................................................f25Synchronising the remote control.............71,72Synthesiser, voice.........................................251System, navigation ........................................240
Table of weights ............................................226Tables of engines..................................224-226Ta bles of fuses..............................................197Te c hnical data.......................................224-226Telephone.............................................257,259Temperature, coolant......................................57Temperature control for heated seats ............88Temporary tyre repair kit...............................179Third brake lamp ...........................................196TMC (Tr affic info) ..........................................254To o l s..............................................................185To w b a r...........................................................r209Towed loads..................................................226Towing another vehicle..................44,206,208Traction control (ASR)............................54,169Traffic information (TA) ........................255, 269Traffic information (TMC) ......................254, 255Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r62,64Tyre pressures ..............................................228Tyres................................................................37
Unlocking........................................................65Unlocking the boot..........................................67Updating the date..........................................277Updating the time..........................................277USB (Peugeot Connect) .................................97
U
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Xenon headlamps .........................................190
X
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Warning lamps .................................... 48,51, 53Warning triangle............................................101Wash-wipe, rear............................................r152Weights.........................................................226Welcome function...........................................87Welcome lighting...........................................148Wiper, rear.....................................................r152Wiper control stalk .................................151-153Wipers ............................................. 49,151,153
Vehicle identification .....................................228Ventilation ............................17, 42, 99, 104-106
V

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Visual search
Interior
Boot fittings 98 - rings, hooks - boot lamp- storage- accessory socket Luggage cover 100 High load net 102-103 Warning triangle (stowing) 101 High voltage battery 40 - 42, 224
Conventional child seats 157-162Electric child lock 166

Front seats 86-89 - head restraints - heated- welcome function- massage
Rear armrest 96 Ski flap 97
Mats 96
Airbags 175 -178

Interior fittings 12-13, 95 Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 159, 176
Seat belts 172-174

Rear seats 90-91 ISOFIX child seats 163-165