2017 Peugeot 208 tow bar

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General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt 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 the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towbar
available.Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access:
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pen the boot,
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ift the floor and remove it,
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emove the towing eye from the holder.
Towing your vehicle
F In the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at bottom right.
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crew the towing eye in fully, until it reaches
a stop.
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nstall the towbar.
F

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ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral.
F

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ith an electronic gearbox, place the gear
lever in position N .
F

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ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
lever in position N .
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Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to some components (braking,
transmission, etc.) and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
restarted.
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nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F

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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

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et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

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crew the towing eye completely.
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nstall the towing bar.
F

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witch on the hazard warning lamp on both
vehicles.
F

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et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Characteristics of engines
and towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for
your vehicle are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also given on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.The GTW values and the towable loads
listed are valid for a maximum altitude of
1,000
metres. The towable load must be
reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000

metres.
The recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towbar ball (removable, with or
without tools).
GT W: Gross train weight.
High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine. When the
exterior temperature is higher than 37°C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing using a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) (obser ve
the local legislation in force). If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
The maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Technical data