2019-2025 Peugeot 2008 SUV Practical information -> Towing device User Manual

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Practical information -> Towing device for Your Peugeot 2008 SUV Second Generation (2019-2025)

Practical information  
In the vehicle, with PEUGEOT Connect  
Nav  
► Disconnect the control unit end of the  
charging cable from the domestic socket.  
Disconnection  
Accelerated charging, mode 3  
Depending on version, the Energy menu can be  
accessed either:  
The end of charging is indicated by the charging  
control unit and by the fixed lighting of the green  
indicator lamp in the flap.  
► Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and  
close the charging flap.  
– directly, by pressing the button near the  
touch screen (with 10" touch screen).  
– via the Applications menu.  
Before disconnecting the nozzle from the  
charging connector:  
► If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then  
unlock it.  
► If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.  
The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to  
confirm that the charging nozzle is unlocked.  
► Within 30 seconds, remove the charging  
nozzle.  
► In the Energy touch screen menu,  
select the Charge page.  
► Set the charging start time.  
► Press OK.  
Superfast charging, mode 4  
The end of charging is indicated by the charger  
and by the fixed lighting of the green indicator  
lamp in the flap.  
► You can also pause charging by  
pressing this button in the flap (in mode 4  
only).  
► Hang up the nozzle on the charger.  
► Depending on version, replace the protective  
cover on the lower section and close the  
charging flap.  
The setting is saved in the system.  
Activation  
Deferred charging is only possible with  
modes 2 and 3.  
The charging indicator lamp comes on in white.  
With selective door unlocking activated,  
press the unlocking button twice to  
disconnect the charging nozzle.  
► After programming the deferred charging,  
connect your vehicle to the desired charging  
equipment.  
When the charging nozzle is  
disconnected, a message on the  
instrument panel indicates that charging is  
complete, even if the charging nozzle was  
disconnected before full charging was  
completed.  
When charging is complete, the green  
charging indicator lamp in the flap goes  
out after about 2 minutes.  
Domestic charging, mode 2  
► Press this button in the flap within one  
minute to activate the system (confirmed by the  
charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).  
The end of charging is confirmed when the green  
CHARGE indicator lamp on the control unit and  
the green charging indicator lamp in the flap  
come on fixed.  
► Replace the protective cover on the charging  
nozzle and close the charging flap.  
Towing device  
Load distribution  
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the  
heaviest items are as close as possible to the  
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axle, and the nose weight approaches the  
maximum permitted without exceeding it.  
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing  
engine performance. The maximum towable load  
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of  
altitude.  
– 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.  
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Observe the legislation in force in the  
country where you are driving.  
Use genuine towing devices and wiring  
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. We  
recommend having them fitted by a  
Electric motor  
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.  
If not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, they must  
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions  
are automatically deactivated while an  
approved towing system is in use.  
An electric vehicle cannot under any  
circumstances be fitted with a towing device.  
It is therefore not possible to tow a trailer or  
caravan.  
1. Carrier  
2. Protective plug  
3. Connection socket  
4. Safety eye  
5. Detachable towball  
6. Locking/unlocking wheel  
7. Security key lock  
For more information about driving with a  
towing device fitted to a trailer and associated  
with the Trailer stability assist, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
Towing device with quickly  
detachable towball  
8. Label to note the key references  
Presentation  
No tools are required to install or remove this  
genuine towing device.  
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.  
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– 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!  
Maintenance  
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).  
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.  
During use  
Work on the towing device  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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!  
Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible  
location, close to the carrier or in the  
boot.  
Fitting the towball  
Trailers with LED lamps are not  
compatible with the wiring harness of this  
device.  
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.  
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.  
After use  
► 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.  
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.  
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► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-  
clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!  
► Remove the protective cover from the  
towball.  
► Insert the key into the lock 7.  
► Open the lock using the key.  
► 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.  
► 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.  
► 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.  
► Clip the cap onto the lock.  
► Release the wheel; it automatically locks in  
the unlocked position (position B).  
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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 vehicle.  
Fitting on longitudinal bars  
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order  
to comply with the regulations for transporting  
objects that are longer than the vehicle.  
Recommendations  
The transverse bars must be fixed at the  
markings located on the longitudinal bars.  
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care  
to avoid overloading one of the sides.  
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close  
as possible to the roof.  
► Replace the protective plug 2 into the  
carrier 1.  
Fitting directly to the roof  
► Stow the towball in its bag to protect it from  
knocks and dirt.  
Secure the load firmly.  
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more  
susceptible to the effects of side winds and its  
stability may be affected.  
Regularly check the security and tight  
fastening of the roof bars, at least before each  
trip.  
Roof bars  
As a safety measure and to avoid  
damaging the roof, it is essential to use  
transverse roof bars approved for your  
vehicle.  
Remove the roof bars once they are no longer  
needed.  
Observe the instructions on fitting and use  
contained in the guide supplied with the roof  
bars.  
Sunroof  
Check that the load does not pass below  
the roof bars so that it does not impede the  
movements of the sunroof - risk of major  
damage!  
You must only attach the transverse bars to  
the four fixing points located on the roof frame.  
These points are concealed by the vehicle doors  
when the doors are closed.  
The roof bar fixings have a stud which must be  
inserted into the opening of each fixing point.  
Maximum load distributed over the roof  
bars, for a loading height not exceeding  
40 cm: 70 kg.  
As this value may change, please verify the  
maximum load quoted in the guide supplied  
with the roof bars.  
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