2023 PEUGEOT 5008 trailer

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Practical information
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
If using accessories attached to the
towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow
boxes):
–

Comply with the maximum authorised nose
weight.
–


Do not transport more than 4 conventional
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate Access)
To avoid unintentionally opening the
motorised tailgate when operating the towing
device:
–

Deactivate this function in advance in the
vehicle's configuration menu.
–


Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.


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).
Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible location, close to the carrier or in the
boot.
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
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7Before 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.
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.


► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!


► Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A
).
►

Close the lock 7

using the key.
►

Remove the key
. The key cannot be removed
while the lock is open.
►

Clip the cap onto the lock. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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► Remove the protective cover from the
towball.
►

Attach the trailer to the towball.
►


Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye

4 on the carrier.
►

Insert the trailer plug and rotate it by a
quarter turn to connect it to the connection
socket

3 on the carrier.
Removing the towball
► Grasp the trailer's plug, perform a quarter
turn and pull to disconnect it from the connection
socket
3 on the carrier.
►

Detach the trailer's safety cable from the
safety eye

4 on the carrier.
►

Unhitch the trailer from the towball.
►


Replace the protective cover over the towball.
►


Remove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key

.


► Insert the key into the lock 7.
► Open the lock using the key .


► Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in
a clockwise direction until it stops; do not release
the wheel.
►

Extract the towball from the base of its
carrier

1.
►

Release the wheel; it automatically locks in
the unlocked position (position B

).


► Replace the protective plug 2 into the
carrier 1.
►

Stow the towball in its bag to protect it from
knocks and dirt.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
jet wash, the towball must be removed and the
protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Work on the towing device
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Roof bars
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In the event of a breakdown
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 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 towbar; ropes 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 recovery service must be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Rechargeable 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
if 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
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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by 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
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Petrol
EnginesPureTech 130 S&S BVM6PureTech 130 S&S EAT8
Gearboxes BVM6
(Manual 6-speed) EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed)
Codes EB2ADTS MB6 STTEB2ADTS ATN8 STT
Model codes HNSM/CHNSM/SHNSU/C
HNSC/CHNSU/S
HNSC/S
Body styles 3008500830085008
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 9696
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,400
1,2801,150 950
Unbraked trailer (kg) 690690690750
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 80728072 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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9EnginesTHP 150 EAT6THP 165 EAT6PureTech 180 S&S EAT8
Gearboxes EAT6
(Auto. 6-speed) EAT6
(Auto. 6-speed) EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed)
Codes EP6FDTMD AT6IIIEP6FDTM AT6IIIEP6FADTXD ATN8 STT
Model codes 5GXV/C 5GXV/S 5GYV/C
5GYW/C5GYZ/C
5GSD/C 5GYV/S
5GYW/S 5GYZ/S 5GFU/C 5GFU/S
Body styles 300850083008500830085008
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,5981,5981,598
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 11 0121.4 133
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 600
600600
1,550* 600
1,350* 1,500
1,400
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600600600600750750
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 807280728072
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Engines and towed loads – BlueHDi Diesel
EnginesBlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8
Gearboxes EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed)
Codes DV5RC ATN8 STT
Model codes YHZU/CYHZU/S
Body styles 30085008
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,499
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 96
Fuel Diesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,300
1,200
Unbraked trailer (kg) 750750
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 8072 CarM an uals 2 .c o m