Towing - PEUGEOT 208 Handbook

Towing

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F open the boot,
F lift the floor and remove it,
F remove the towing eye from the holder.
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
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 towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
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In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,
- four-wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towing arm
available...
Fittings
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