Practical information -> Towbar with quickly detachable towball for Your Peugeot 5008 SUV First Generation (2009-2016)

Practical information  
Towbar with quickly detachable towball  
No tools are required to install or remove the towball on this genuine towbar system.  
Fitting  
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Ensure that the towball is fully engaged.  
The two pins must be in contact with  
the cut-outs in the carrier and the  
trigger B must have returned to the  
"locked" position.  
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Before fitting the towball, check that the  
points of contact, indicated by the arrows,  
are clean.  
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Below the rear bumper, unclip and remove  
the protective cover on the carrier.  
Install and clip in place the protective  
cover, by rotating it to the left.  
Use a soft clean cloth.  
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On the towball, press and hold control A.  
Release the locking mechanism by  
pressing the trigger B.  
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Put the end of the towball into the carrier,  
located below the bumper, as far as it will go.  
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Connect the trailer plug to the 13-way  
socket provided, located next to the carrier.  
Make the trailer safe by attaching its safety  
cable to the eye provided for this purpose,  
located on the carrier.  
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Removing  
If the towball is not locked in place, the  
trailer could separate. There is a risk of  
an accident.  
Always lock the towball in the way  
described.  
Observe the legislation in force in the  
country in which you are driving.  
Remove the towball when it is not  
being used.  
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Press the trigger B and remove the towball  
by pulling it towards you.  
Before setting off, check that the trailer  
lighting and signalling works correctly.  
Maximum authorised nose weight:  
70 kg.  
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Unclip and remove the protective cover, by  
turning it to the right.  
Refer to the "Technical data" section for  
the maximum weights and towed loads  
for your vehicle.  
Carrying system (box or bicycle carrier).  
You must not exceed the maximum  
nose weight on the towbar: if this weight  
is exceeded, the device could detach  
from the vehicle and cause a serious  
accident.  
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Clip the protective cover in place on the  
carrier located below the bumper.  
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When the towball is installed, it may  
interfere with the complete opening of  
the lower tailgate.  
Take care to avoid the tailgate coming  
into contact with the towball.  
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On the towball, press and hold control A.  
Release the locking mechanism by  
pressing the trigger B.  
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