Towing Another Vehicle - PEUGEOT 508 Handbook

Practical information

Towing another vehicle

F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towing bar.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
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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.
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...