2020 PEUGEOT 5008 towing

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Practical information
After use
When travelling without a trailer or
load carrier, remove the towball and fit the
protective plug into the carrier, to provide
clear visibility of the number plate and/or its
lighting.
Fitting the towball

► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective
plug 2 from the carrier 1.
► Insert the end of the towball 5 into the carrier
1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position
automatically.

Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
–

deactivate this function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu,
–


or move the electronic key away from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and
removed with no need for tools.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4.Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references


A. Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the wheel is in contact
with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the green mark); the wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5
mm).
Trailers with LED lamps are not compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To ensure complete safety while driving with a Towing device , refer to the
corresponding section.
Before each use
Verify that the towball is correctly fitted,
checking the follow points:
–

The green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball.
–


The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A

).
–

The security key lock is closed and the
key removed; the wheel can no longer be
operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with
your hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
become detached - risk of an accident!
During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
Always comply with the maximum authorised
load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,
this device may become detached from the
vehicle - risk of an accident!
Before driving, check the headlamp height
adjustment and check that the lamps on the
trailer operate correctly.
For more information on Headlamp height
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Practical information
► Insert a finger into the notch in the upper part
of the screen.
► Pull towards you to unclip the unit.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
Energy economy mode
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine, you can still
use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers and the dipped beam
headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined
duration of approximately 40 minutes.
Selecting the mode
A confirmation message is displayed when
energy economy mode is entered, and the active
functions are placed on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes via the audio system’s hands-free
system.
Exiting the mode
These functions are automatically reactivated the
next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
– For less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5 minutes.
► Stop the vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging the vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If the vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Hybrid vehicles
The use of snow chains is only
authorised on the front wheels.
Very cold climate screen
(Depending on country of sale.)
This removable protective screen prevents the
accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
It consists of two elements to be attached to the
front bumper.


For fitting / removing, it is recommended
that you contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Before any operation, ensure that the
engine is off and the cooling fan has
stopped.
It is essential to remove them when:
– the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C.
–

towing.
–

the speed is above 75 mph (120
km/h).
Fitting

► Hold the corresponding screen in front of the
lower grille of the bumper .
►

First insert the two lower fixing brackets into
the bumper

.
►

T
ilt the screen upwards until the three upper
fixing brackets click into the bumper.
►

Check that the unit is firmly held by pressing
around the edges.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
Removing

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In the event of a breakdown
82.0 HDi engines
► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary,
unclip the cover to access the priming pump.
►

Loosen the degassing bolt.
► Operate the priming pump until fuel
appears in the transparent tube.
►

Retighten the degassing bolt.
►


Operate the starter motor until the engine
starts (if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15

seconds before trying
again).
►

If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then
the starter motor

.
►

Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then
close the bonnet.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
–

T
emporary puncture repair kit.
–

Spare wheel.
Accessing the tools



The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.
To access it:
►
Open the boot.
►


Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
►


Raise the floor past the two retractable stops.
►


Place the floor on these two stops to hold it
up.
With temporary puncture repair kit

► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover .
With spare wheel

► Unclip the storage box by pulling it upwards.
► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover .
Accessing the tools



Some of the tools are stored beneath the floor
against the boot sill.
The left-hand box contains the wheelbrace and
its extension piece.
The right-hand box contains the wheel chocks
and the towing eye.

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In the event of a breakdown
To access it:
► Open the boot.
►

Fold the concertina panels.
►


Install the third row seats.
►


Unclip the required tools from the boot sill
trim.
With temporary puncture repair kit

Model without storage box
This kit, stored in a bag, is installed behind the
second row left-hand seat.
►

Fold the seat backrest onto the cushion to
access the bag.
Model with storage box
This kit is installed in the storage box, located in
front of the second row left-hand seat.
►


Open the storage box cover to access the kit.
With spare wheel

The tool box is installed at the centre of the
spare wheel beneath the vehicle.
It contains the jack and the wheel bolt cover
removal tool.
►
First, access the spare wheel.
For further information on the

Spare wheel,
please refer to the corresponding section.
►

Press the tab to unlock the cover
.
►

While keeping the tab pressed in, slide the
cover to the middle and remove it.
List of tools

1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.
3. Removable towing eye
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit
Kit 1

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In the event of a breakdown
8

► Disconnect the (+) terminal of the front
battery by disconnecting the red quick-release
clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
•

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnection
Never reverse the order of the
reconnection steps - risk of irreversible
damage!


► Connect the (+) terminal of the front battery
by connecting the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit the open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp
B fully down.
•

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Connect the
(-) terminal to the rear battery
using the black quick-release terminal connector.
After reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
For right-hand drive versions, when the
total distance recorder has reached
62

miles (100 km), you must wait
approximately 15
minutes before starting the
engine.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reset certain
equipment:
–

Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
–


Sunroof and electric sun blind.
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
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.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.

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In the event of a breakdown
Hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator lamp
off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer .
Use the towing eye only
to free the vehicle where it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed lorry or trailer .
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual


Internal combustion / Automatic

Hybrid 2WD

Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the tools

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In the event of a breakdown
8Accessing the tools







Depending on version, the towing eye is stored
either in the interior trim of the boot sill, left-hand
side, or in a bag behind the left-hand rear seat.
The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the
boot floor.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:



► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner .




Model with halogen headlamps
► Press the indicated zone until the cover is
unclipped.


Model with Full LED technology headlamps
► Press and hold the top right-hand corner ,
then slide your finger to the left until the cover
unclips.
To be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.

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In the event of a breakdown
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle with the driving wheels on the ground
and the engine off.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:



► Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
►

Pull the cover downwards.



► Press the top left-hand corner of the cover ,
then press the bumper to the right of the cover
until it unclips.
To tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.►

Install the towbar
.
►
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►

Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.