2013 Peugeot 508 tow bar

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Driving
In bad weather or in winter, ensure 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 parkingsensor system. In th
e event of a malfunction
of the system, when reversegear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed 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
wor
kshop.

Operating fault

In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in
forward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front par king sensors
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 thefront and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.Pressing this button again reactivates thefunction. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.



The sound emitted by the speaker (frontor rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
To w i ng from the front Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: F
open the boot, F
position the floor vertically,F
remove the towing eye.F
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.FScrew the towing eye in fully.FInstall the towing bar.FSwitch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non the electronic gear control gearbox or automaticgearbox). Failure to obser ve this specialcondition could result in damage to cer tain braking components andthe absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The person at the wheel of the towedvehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; 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 wayor fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake, - towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

To w i ng from the rear
FOn the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. FScrew the towing eye in fully. FInstall the towing bar.FSwitch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

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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 atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.


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
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
FDistribute 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
excee
ding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducingengine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
FTake 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.
F
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.
FIf 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
F
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
F
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.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...
"Transport solutions":
booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof
box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball, folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicleconversion kit, ...
The trailer towbar and its harness shouldpreferably be fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.


"Style":

spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16 ", 17 ", 18 ", 19 "), body kit, door mirror shells, door air deflectors, ...

*
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.


"Safety and security":

speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel securitybolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warningtriangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17" wheels for snow chains), reversing camera, front andrear parking sensors, boot spacers...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds,boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door
and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbingstrips...

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Saloon Exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 43-52- opening / closing - anti-theft protection - starting - batteryWelcome lighting 143 Door mirror spotlamps 143 Main directional lighting 13 6-142, 145 Additional directional lighting 146 Headlamp height adjustment 144 Changing bulbs 191-195 - front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Wipers 147-149 Changing a wiper blade 150, 208
Parking space sensors 134-135
Doors 44-52 - Keyless Entry and Starting - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 53-54 Electric windows 55-56

Fuel tank,misfuel prevention 64-66


Sunroof 61-62
Roof bars 213
Accessories 214-215


ESC: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 168 -170
Tyre under-inflation detection 167
Tyre pressures 237
Changing a wheel 184-190


- tools

- removing / refitting


Boot 57, 60- opening / closing - emergency releaseTe m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 178 -183
Changing bulbs 196, 199 - rear lamps - 3rd brake lamp- number plate lamps - foglamps
Parking sensors 132-13 3 Towbar 211-212To w i ng 209-210


Door mirrors 74-75

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SW Exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 43-52 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - starting - batteryWelcome lighting 143 Door mirror spotlamps 143 Main directional lighting 13 6-142, 145
Additional directional lighting 146 Headlamp adjustment 144 Changing bulbs 191-195 - front lamps - foglamps- side repeaters

Wipers 147-149 Changing a wiper blade 150, 208
Door mirrors 74-75
Doors 44-52 - Keyless Entry and Star ting - opening / closing- central locking- emergency control
Alarm 53-54 Wipers 55 -56
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 64-66

Boot 57, 60 - opening / closing - emergency controlMotorised tailgate 58-59 Temporary puncture repair kit 178 -183
Changing bulbs 197-199 - rear lamps- 3 rd
brake lamp - number plate lamp- fog lamps

Parking sensors 132-13 3 Towbar 211-212 To w i ng 209-210


Sunroof 61-62
Panoramic sunroof 63
Roof bars 213
Accessories 214-215


ESC: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 168 -170 Under-inflation detection 167
Tyre pressures 237
Changing a wheel 184-190


- tools

- removing / refitting


Parking space sensors 134-135