2013 Peugeot 208 tow

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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 styling kits (Ligne S,Street and Graffic), stickers, interior and
exterior mirror shells, parking brake lever grips,alloy wheels, alloy wheel caps...

"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...
"Protection":

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

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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 START mode.


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 end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
)Unclip the stay from its housing and place it in the suppor t slot to hold the bonnet open.

Do not open the bonnet under verywindy 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 forbidden
to use a highpressure 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.

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warrantybooklet for the details of the level checking interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warrantybooklet 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
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fluid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.














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 is
noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalentquality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersvery specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,or in wintry conditions, ice, can form on the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may be reduced. Make lightbrake applications to dry and defrost the brakes.

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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.