2013 Peugeot 208 tow bar

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Driving
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. Cer tain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system. In th
e event of a malfunction of
t
he system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp is
displa
yed 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
workshop.

Operating fault
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
rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.
Pressing this switch again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the switch
goes off.

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Towing the vehicle


Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,
)remove the towing eye from the holder.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; 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, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

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To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by inserting the flat end of the towing eye in
the bottom of the cover.)Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.
)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
both vehicles.)Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
)Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox).Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absenceof braking assistance the next timethe engine is star ted.
) Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.



Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
tra
de vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

"Comfort":

door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner with dividers, luggage net, roof bars,
bic
ycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof box...

*
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.
"Styling":
aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, styling
str
ips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, body kit, three personalisation lines(Ligne S, Street and Graffic), stickers, interior and exterior mirror shells, parking brake lever grip, alloy wheels, alloy wheel caps...


"Security and safety":

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...
"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airba
gs, mud flaps, side rubbing strips, bumper
protective mouldings, aluminium or PVC door
aperture finishers...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted byPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Exterior
Remote control key 44-50 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - guide-me-home lighting- starting - battery
Boot 55 - opening / closing- emergency release Temporary puncture repair kit 147-152
Wipers 119-122 Changing a wiper blade 122, 178
Changing bulbs 165 -167 - rear lamps- 3 rd
brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp
Fuel tank, misfuelprevention 191-194



Panoramic sunroof 56
Roof bars 183
Accessories 185-186


Electronic stability programme 127-129 Snow chains 160
Tyre pressures 212 Changing a wheel 153 -159


- tools

- removing / refitting


Lighting controls 110 -116 LED lamps 114 Daytime running lamps 114 Headlamp beamadjustment 117 Cornering lighting 118 Changing bulbs 161-164 - front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 108-109

Doors 44-49 - opening / closing - central locking- emergency control Alarm 51-52 Electric windows 53-54


Park Assist 102-105
Parking sensors 10 6 -107
Towbar 181
To w i ng 179-18 0