2014 Peugeot 208 tow bar

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Contents
Direction indicators 126Hazard warning lamps 126Emergency or assistance call 127H or n 127ESC system 128Front seat belts 131Airbags 134Child seats 138Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 140ISOFIX child seats 144Child lock 148
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 149Changing a wheel 155Snow chains 162Changing a bulb 163Changing a fuse 170Battery 176Electrical energy economy mode 179Changing a wiper blade 180Towing the vehicle 181Towing a trailer 183Fitting roof bars 185Advice on care and maintenance 186Accessories 187
Practical information
Bonnet 19 0Petrol engines 191Diesel engines 192Fuel tank 193Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 195Running out of fuel (Diesel) 197Checking levels 198Checks 201
Checks
Petrol engines 203Petrol weights 205Diesel engines 208Diesel weights 210Dimensions 213Identifi cation markings 214
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 215Touch screen 217Audio system / Bluetooth 279Audio system 305
Audio equipment and telematics
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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 is engaged, an audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dirty. Certain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction of the system, when reverse gear 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 workshop.
Operating fault
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or 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
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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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network. These accessories and parts 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 convert a trade 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, bicycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof box...
* To avoid any 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 strips, 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 airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing strips, bumper protection rubbing strips, aluminium or PVC door aperture finishers...
Tow bar, which must be fitted by PEUGEOT 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 149 -154
Wipers 120-123 Changing a wiper blade 123, 180
Changing bulbs 167-169 - rear lamps - 3 rd brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 193-196 Running out of Diesel fuel 197
Panoramic sunroof 56 Roof bars 185 Accessories 187-188
Electronic stability programme 128-130 Snow chains 162 Tyre pressures 214 Changing a wheel 155 -161 - tools - removing / refitting
L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 111 -117 LED lamps 115 Daytime running lamps 115 Headlamp beam adjustment 118 Cornering lighting 119 Changing bulbs 163-167 - front lamps - foglamps - direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 64- 65
Doors 44- 49 - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 51-52 Electric windows 53 -54
Park Assist 105 -108 Parking sensors 109 -110 Towbar 183 -18 4 Towing 181-182