Snow Chains - PEUGEOT 2008 Handbook

Practical information
Turn the key clockwise to unlock the towball
fixing mechanism.
Grasp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel clockwise as far as it will go.
Remove the towball from the carrier.
Remove the key to avoid it being damaged
when stowing the towball.
Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!
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Refit the protective cover for the ball.
Stow the towball in its bag.
Refit the protective plug to the carrier.
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 trailer socket must be
folded away, the towball removed and the plug
inserted in the carrier.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towing
device system.
Storage
It is recommended that the removable towball
be safely stowed, preferably in a storage space
below the boot floor.
Secure the towball using the bag tie cord.
Never leave the removable towball
unsecured in the boot. In the event of
sudden braking, a towball left loose
in the boot could present a danger to
passengers in the vehicle.
Furthermore, the towball and the boot risk
being damaged.

Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.