2018 PEUGEOT 3008 tow bar

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F Check that the compressor switch is at position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V sockets located at the front
of the vehicle and in the boot can be used
to power the compressor.
The 12
V socket located at the back of
the centre console is not suitable for this
purpose.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
If a pressure of 2
bars is not reached
after 7
minutes, this indicates that
the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F
O nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
Do not drive more than 125
miles
(200
km) with the repaired tyre; see a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
to change the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at position " I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure
label. To deflate: press the black button
located on the compressor pipe, near the
valve connection.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
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In the event of a breakdown

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F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F I nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. 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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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
-

w
hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.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.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to 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

m
etres.
The towable load must be reduced by steps of
10% for each additional 1,000 metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towbar.
GT W: Gross train weight.
When exterior temperatures are high,
the vehicle per formance may be limited
in order 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 approximately 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.
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Technical data