2014 Peugeot 508 RXH trailer

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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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer, it is imperative that it
is fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.to
wbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Maximum trailer weight
the towing weight is limited: refer to the
"technical data" section.
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
F 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
F 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.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e 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.
F

I
f 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 a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
Refer to the "
te

chnical 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.th
ese accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
th

ey are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from P
e
uge
Ot'
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 vehicle
conversion kit, ...
th

e trailer towbar and its harness should
preferably be fitted by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer.
"Style":
spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium
gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16, 17, 18 and
19 inch), body kit, door mirror shells, door air
deflectors, ...
*
t
o a
void any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Safety and security":
speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel security
bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17 inch
wheels for snow chains), reversing camera,
front and rear 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 rubbing
strips...
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Weights and towed loads (in kg)
the gtW a nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1000 metres of altitude.
th

e 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. * t
h
e kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** t
h
e weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the gt
W l
imit, if the g
V
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 engine
2.0 litre HDi
163 hp
Gearbox
ele
ctronic
(6-speed)
Model code 8
uR
HC8/P
- u
n
laden weight
1 770
-
K
erb weight*
1 845
- g
r
oss vehicle weight (
gV
W)
2 325
- g
r
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)

o
n a 12% gradient
3 125
-
B
raked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)

o
n a 10% or 12% gradient
800
-
B
raked trailer** (with load transfer with the
g

t
W
limit)
1 10 0
-

u
nb
raked trailer
750
-
R
ecommended nose weight
75
technical data

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gearbox, electronic ...................................... 126ge
ar shift indicator ....................................... 123
gr

ound clearance

................................... 21, 23 9
gu

ide-me-home

............................................ 147
Halogen headlamps


..............................19 9, 20 0
Hands-free kit


............................................... 302
Hazard warning lamps


..........................172 , 174
Headlamp adjustment


...................................150
Headlamp wash


............................................ 153
Headlamp wash reservoir


.............................232
Head restraints, front
...................................... 89
Head restraints, rear
....................................... 91
Head-up display


............................ 12 9, 13 5, 137
Heated seats


................................................... 89
Heating


.................................. 104, 10 6, 109, 112 Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel

..............................................
95
High load retaining net ..................................
102
High voltage
.............. 3
3 -35, 100, 182, 211, 227
Hill start assist
...............................................
12
8
History

.......................................................
32, 58
Hybrid

......................................
5, 12, 19, 23, 246
Hybrid flow
...............................
.............
5, 12, 23
Hybrid selector

................................................
19
Identification plates
....................................... 24
0
Ignition on ........................................................ 17
Indicators, direction ......................................
172
Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............192
Inflating tyres


..................................................30
Instrument panel
...............................

..............39
Instrument panel screen
......................... 4

0, 123
Instruments and controls

................................10
I

ntelligent t
ra
ction Control
............................17

8
Interior fittings


.................................................96
Interior mood lighting


....................................157
ISOFIX mountings ......................................... 166
G
H
I
Filling with fuel .......................................... 8 4, 86
Fitting a wheel ............................... ................19 6
Fitting roof bars


............................................. 222
Fittings, boot
................................................... 99
F

lashing indicators

................................ 14 6 , 172
Flat bed lorry or trailer
............................38, 218
Foglamps, rear


...................................... 14 4, 202
Folding the rear seats


..................................... 91
Folding/unfolding the door mirrors


.................93 Jack
........

.......................................................193
Jack cable


.....................................................264
JACK socket


...................................98, 260, 264
JBL (audio system)

...................................8

, 243
Jukebox (playing)


..........................................265
F
J
E
eBA (emergency braking assistance) ..........17 7ec
o-driving ..................................................... 30
ec

onomy mode

............................................. 216
e

co off
...............
.............................................. 29
el

ectronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD)

........................................................ 17 7
el

ectronic engine immobiliser ...................17, 74
ele

ctronic gearbox

................................ 124, 23 4
em

ergency boot release
................................. 8

2
em

ergency call
..................................... 17

3 , 242
em

ergency starting

....................................... 210
em

ergency switching off
................................. 18em

ergency warning lamps
................... 17

2 , 174
en

ergy economy mode

.................................216
en

gine compartment

.............................36, 229
en

gine compartment fusebox

.......................205
en

gine, Diesel
................ 8

6, 228, 229, 237, 238
en

gine oil

...................................................... 230
en

gine oil level indicator .................................56
en

gines

................................................. 236-238
en

vironment
.......................... 6

, 30, 73, 114, 232
eq

uipment settings

......................................... 40Frequency (radio)
..................................257, 259
Front seats
................................................87, 88
Fuel ............................................................30, 86
Fuel consumption
...................................... 3

0, 32
Fuel consumption figures


...............................32
Fuel filler cap
...................................................84
Fuel filler flap
...................................................84
Fuel gauge


................................................39, 84
Fuel tank .......................................................... 84
Fusebox, dashboard


.....................................206
Fuses


.............................................................205
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Towbar with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
This towbar allows the towball to be fitted and removed quickly and easily without the use of tools. Installed behind the rear bumper, the towbar is invisible after removing the towball and folding the trailer harness socket carrier. 1. Carrier 2. Protective blanking plug. 3. Security ring. 4. Folding trailer harness socket. 5. Detachable towball. 6. Locking / unlocking wheel. 7. Security key lock. 8. Locking wheel protector.
9. Ball protector. 10. Storage bag.
A. Locked position
The locking wheel is not in contact with the towball (gap of about 5 mm). The green mark is visible. The lock for the locking wheel is facing rearward. The bolt is visible and extends beyond the towball.
B. Unlocked position
The locking wheel is in contact with the towball. Then green mark is hidden. The lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward. The peg is not visible.
Observe the legislation in force in the country in which you are driving.
For information on the maximum trailer weight and the recommended nose weight, refer to the "Technical data" section. For information on safely towing a trailer, refer to the "Towing a trailer" section.

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Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted by verifying the following points: - the towball is correctly locked in place (position A ), A ), A - the security key lock is on and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be operated, - the towball must no longer move at all in its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
During use
Never unlock the towball when a trailer or load carrier is fitted. Never exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle plus trailer (Gross Train Weight - GTW). Before driving, check the adjustment of the headlamp beam height. For more information on adjusting the headlamps, refer to the corresponding section.
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load carrier, the trailer harness socket must be folded away, the towball removed and the protective blanking plug inserted in the carrier. This measure applies particularly if the towball could hinder visibility of the number plate or lighting.

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Attach the trailer to the towball. Attach the cable on the trailer to the security ring located on the carrier. Lower the trailer harness socket carrier by pulling down on the ring visible below the b u m p e r. Remove the protective cover from the socket and connect the trailer wiring harness.
Removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket on the carrier. Detach the cable on the trailer from the security ring on the carrier. Unhook the trailer from the towball. Return the trailer harness connector carrier to the folded position.
Insert the key into the lock. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the towball fixing mechanism.