Towing Device With Retractable Towball - PEUGEOT 508 Handbook

Practical information
Observe the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data
section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
- please deactivate this function in
advance in your vehicle's configuration
menu,
- or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.
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Towing device with
retractable towball
When this towing device is not in use, it is
folded away underneath the rear bumper.
No tools are required to install or stow it.
Before any operation, the vehicle must be
stationary with the parking brake applied.
The area close to the exhaust pipe may
reach a high temperature: risk of burns!
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
To avoid unwanted opening of the
tailgate, follow the recommendations on
the Towing device by referring to the
corresponding section.
Unlocking handle
The towball is locked in either the stowed
position or the use position.
The unlocking handle is behind the rear
bumper, protected by a storage case.
To reach the handle:
F Pass your hand flat under the rear bumper
with the palm facing upwards.
F Insert your hand into the storage case and
grasp the handle.