2013 PEUGEOT 2008 tow
[x] Cancel search: towPage 181 of 324
179
7
Practical information
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 it is 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.
Page 182 of 324
180
Practical information
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. Above1 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
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.
R
efer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
Page 184 of 324
182
Practical information
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.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
private car into a trade vehicle.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front and rear parkingsensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, luggage net, roof bars, bicycle carrier
on roo
f bars, ski carrier, roof box, towbars....
* 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.
"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, styling strips, alloy
wheels, trims, chromed mirror shells...
"Security":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit, dog guard...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airba
gs, mud flaps, door sill protectors,stainless steel boot sill protector, bumper protection strips, aluminium foot rest...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted byPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Page 187 of 324
185
8
Checks
Bonnet
)Open the left hand front door.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the Stop & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to STA R T m o d e .
Closing
)
Take the stay out of its suppor t slot. )
Clip the stay back into its housing. )
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Pull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
)
Unclip the stay from its housing and place itin the suppor t slot to hold the bonnet open.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy conditions.When the engine is hot, handle the exterior safety catch and the stay with care (risk of burns).To avoid damaging electrical units,it is strictly forbiddento use a high pressure jet wash under the bonnet.
Opening
)
Lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.
)Pull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aper ture, towards you.
Page 199 of 324
197
8
Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warranty booklet for the details of the level checking interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warranty
booklet for details of the checking interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing and warranty
booklet for details of the levelchecking interval for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,or in wintry conditions, ice, can formon the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may be reduced. Make lightbrake applications to dry and defrostthe brakes.
Checkin
g this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Page 201 of 324
9
199
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 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 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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engines1.2 litre VTi82 hp1.6 litre VTi120 hp
Gearboxes
Manual(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Model codes: CU...
HMZ0
HMZ0/PS
5FS0
5FS9
- Unladen wei
ght 1 0451 055
1 0801 140
- Kerb weight * 1 120
1 13 0
1 155 1 215
- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 582 1 593
1 644 1 666
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 3622 043
2 614 2 616
- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient780450 970950
- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within the GTW limit)
1 105
775
1 295
1 275
-
Unbraked trailer 560
450
570
600
- Recommended nose wei
ght 31
25
39
38
Page 204 of 324
202
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 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 weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engines1.4 litre HDi 68 hp
Gearboxes
Manual(5-speed)
Model codes: CU...8HR0
- Unladen wei
ght1 090
- Kerb weight *
1 165
- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 622
- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 1 972
- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 350
- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
675
- Unbraked trailer
350
- Recommended nose wei
ght
25
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.
Page 205 of 324
9
203
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 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.
Engines1.6 litre e-HDi92 hp1.6 litre e- HDi 92 hp
Gearboxes
Manual(5-speed)
Electronic(6-speed)
Model codes: CU...9HP0/S
9HP8/PS
- Unladen wei
ght 1 160
1 170
- Kerb wei
ght *1 235 1 245
- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 684
1 692
- Gross train wei
ght (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 2 634 2 262
- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 275
895
- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with theGTW limit)
950570
- Unbraked trailer 610
500
- Recommended nose wei
ght 38
25
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)