2014 Peugeot 208 towing

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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
Observe the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and 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. The towing vehicle must move off gently. 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, - four-wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

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Towing your vehicle Towing 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 short distance.
 Place the gear lever in neutral (position N on an electronic or automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.
 Unlock the steering by turning the key in the ignition one notch and release the parking brake.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.  Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that 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 vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer 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 particular care.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting 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 the heaviest 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
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically 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 temperature. 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
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance. To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing 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.
Refer 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 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 by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engine1 litre VTi 68 hp1.2 litre VTi 82 hp
Gearbox Manual (5-speed) Manual (5-speed) Electronic (5-speed)
Body 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 5 -door
- Unladen weight 960 975 960 975 1 060 1 075
- Kerb weight * 1 035 1 050 1 035 1 050 1 135 1 150
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 485 1 530 1 530
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 1 935 2 350 2 350
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 450 820 820
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 760 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 450 520 520
- Recommended nose weight 30 46 46

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Technical data
Engine1.2 litre e-VTi 82 hp1.2 litre THP 110 h p1.4 litre VTi 95 hp
Gearbox Electronic (5-speed) Manual (5-speed) Manual (5-speed)
Body 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 5 -door
- Unladen weight 965 980 1 060 1 070 1 055 1 070
- Kerb weight * 1 040 1 055 1 135 1 145 1 130 1 145
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 540 1 600 1 612 1 590
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12% gradient 2 040 2 560 2 572 2 530
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 500 960 940
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 500 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 500 - 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 - 46
* 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.
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 (100 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.

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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 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 (100 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.
Engine1.6 litre VTi 120 hp1.6 litre THP 155 hp1.6 litre THP 200 hp
Gearbox Manual (5-speed) Automatic (4-speed) Manual (6-speed) Manual (6-speed)
Body 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 3 -door
- Unladen weight 1 080 1 090 1 080 1 090 1 090 1 160
- Kerb weight * 1 155 1 165 1 155 1 165 1 165 1 235
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 605 1 627 1 640 1 650
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12% gradient 2 565 2 577 2 570 2 580
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 960 950 930 930
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 580 580 580 580
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46

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* 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)
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 (100 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.
Engine1.4 litre HDi 68 hp1.4 litre e- HDi 68 hp1.6 litre HDi 75 hp
Gearbox Manual (5-speed) Electronic (5-speed) Manual (5-speed)
Body 3 -door 5 -door 3 -door 5 -door 5 -door
- Unladen weight 1 035 1 050 1 045 1 050 1 170
- Kerb weight * 1 110 1 125 1 120 1 125 1 245
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 580 1 580 1 625
- Gross train weight (GTW)on a 12% gradient 1 980 2 080 2 595
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 400 500 970
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 675 725 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 400 500 -
- Recommended nose weight 29 29 -