2015.5. PEUGEOT 5008 Owners Manual

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Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run for at
least 5 minutes.
Load reduction modeEnergy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
If the telephone is being used at this
time, the call will be maintained for
5 minutes with the hands-free kit of your
P
E

UGEOT
C
onnect Sound (RD5) or
P
E

UGEOT
C
onnect Navigation (RNEG). Let the engine run for the duration
specified to ensure that the battery
charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously
restart the engine in order to charge the
battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the "Battery"
paragraph).
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Changing a wiper blade
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the left-hand
concertina board, in the boot interior trim.
For access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the concertina board,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the removable
towing eye provided in the tool kit.
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Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

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nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Put the gear lever into neutral
(position N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission,
...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
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 arm; 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:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
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Towbar with quickly detachable towball
Fitting
F Below the rear bumper, unclip and remove the protective cover on the carrier. F

B
efore fitting the towball, check that the
points of contact, indicated by the arrows,
are clean. U se a soft clean cloth.F

E
nsure that the towball is fully engaged.
The two pins must be in contact with
the cut-outs in the carrier and the
trigger

B must have returned to the
"locked" position.
F I nstall and clip in place the protective
cover, by rotating it to the left.
F

O
n the towball, press and hold control A .
F

R
elease the locking mechanism by
pressing the trigger B . F

P
ut the end of the towball into the carrier,
located below the bumper, as far as it will go.
No tools are required to install or remove the towball on this genuine towbar system.
F
C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 -way
socket provided, located next to the carrier.
F

M
ake the trailer safe by attaching its safety
cable to the eye provided for this purpose,
located on the carrier.
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When the towball is installed, it may
inter fere with the complete opening of
the lower tailgate.
Take care to avoid the tailgate coming
into contact with the towball.
F

U

nclip and remove the protective cover, by
turning it to the right.
Removing
F Press the trigger B and remove the towball by pulling it towards you.
F

O

n the towball, press and hold control A .
F

R

elease the locking mechanism by
pressing the trigger B . F

C
lip the protective cover in place on the
carrier located below the bumper. If the towball is not locked in place, the
trailer could separate. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always lock the towball in the way
described.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball when it is not
being used.
Before setting off, check that the trailer
lighting and signalling works correctly.
Maximum authorised nose weight: 70 kg.Refer to the "Technical data" section for
the maximum weights and towed loads
for your vehicle.
Carrying system (box or bicycle carrier).
You must not exceed the maximum
nose weight on the towbar: if this weight
is exceeded, the device could detach
from the vehicle and cause a serious
accident.
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
If the trailer starts to sway, you risk
losing control. The trailer could
overturn. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not try to correct the trailer's
movement by accelerating. Reduce
your speed and do not counter-steer.
Brake if necessary.
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.
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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 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.
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
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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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.
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Fitting roof bars
When fitting transverse roof bars, use the four
quick-fit fixings provided for this purpose:
F
l
ift the concealing flaps,
F

o
pen the fixing covers on each bar using
t h e key,
F

p
ut each fixing in place and lock them on
the roof one by one,
F

e
nsure that roof bars are correctly fitted (by
shaking them),
F

c
lose the fixing covers on each bar using
t h e key. If your vehicle is fitted with roof
finishers, do not use them for carrying
loads.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm (with the exception of bicycle
c a r r i e r s): 65
kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects that are longer than
the vehicle.
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