2013 Peugeot 208 towing

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Practical information
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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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 GVW 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 litre VTi68hp1.2 litre VTi82 hp
GearboxesManual (5-speed)

Manual(5-speed)


Electronic (5-speed)
Model codes: CC... CA....ZMZ0


HMZ0 - HMX0HMZ0/PS

Body3-door 5-door
3-door
5-door
3-door
5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 960
975 960975
- -


- Kerb weight
*1 035 1 050
1 035
1 050 -
-



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 485 1 527-


-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 1 935 2 347 -



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient450 820-



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within
the GTW limit)
760
1 15 0-


-
Unbraked trailer 450
520-



- Recommended nose weight 30
46
-

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Technical data
Engine s 1.4 litre VTi 95 hp1.6 litre VTi 120 hp
Gearbox

Manual(5-speed)
Manual (5-speed)
Model codes: CC... CA...
8FP0 - 8FN0

5FS0
Body3-door 5-door
3-door

5-door


- Unladen wei
ght1 055 1 0701 080
1 090



- Kerb weight
*

1 130
1 145
1 155 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 590
1 605


-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient2 530
2 565



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 940
960



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within
the GTW limit) 1 15 0
1 15 0



-
Unbraked trailer
570
580



- Recommended nose wei
ght 46

46

* 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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
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.

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205
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 GVW 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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)

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.
Engines1.6 litreVTi120 hp1.6 litre THP155 hp1.6 litre THP 200 hp
Gearboxes
Automatic(4-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)

Manual
(6-speed)
Model codes: CC... CA...
5FS9
5FV8

5FU8
Body
3-door
5-door

3-door
3-door



- Unladen wei
ght 1 1201 150
1 090
1 160



- Kerb wei
ght *

1 195
1 225 1 165 1 235


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)

1 605
1 632
1 640

1 650



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 2 5652 582
2 570
2 580



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient960 950
930930


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

1 150 1 150 1 150


- Unbraked trailer
5
80
580
580



- Recommended nose weight
46

4646

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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 GVW 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)
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.

Engines1.4 litre HDi68 hp1.4 litre e- HDi 68 hp
Gearboxes

Manual(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)
Model codes: CC... CA...8HR0


8HP0/PS

Body3-door 5-door
3-door

5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 1 035 1 050
1 045 1 050



- Kerb weight
*


1 110
1 125 1 120 1 125


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 580
1 580



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient1 980
2 080



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
400
500



- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with
the GTW limit) 675

725



-
Unbraked trailer

400
500



- Recommended nose weight 29
29

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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 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 GVW 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: CC... CA...9HP0/S9HPP - 9HP8/PS
Body3-door
5-door

3-door 5-door


- Unladen wei
ght 1 067 1 080
1 075 1 090



- Kerb weight
*

1 142
1 155 1 150 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 625 1 640



- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
2 595

2 610



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient970
970



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with the
GTW limit) 1 15 0
1 15 0



-
Unbraked trailer 570
580



- Recommended nose wei
ght 46

46


Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)