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Peugeot 3008 2016-2023 Practical information Towing device with quickly detachable towball

178Practical informationComply with the maximum authorised towable weight, as indicated on your vehicle's registration certificate, on the manufacturer's label and in the Technical data section of this guide.If using accessories attached to the towing device (e.g.bicycle carriers, tow boxes):–Comply with the maximum authorised nose weight.–Do not transport more than 4 conventional bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.Vehicle equipped with motorised tailgate with hands-free function (Hands-Free Tailgate Access)To avoid unintentionally opening the motorised tailgate when operating the towing device:–Deactivate this function in advance in the vehicle's configuration menu.–Or remove the electronic key from the recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.Towing device with quickly detachable towballPresentationNo tools are required to install or remove this genuine towing device.1.Carrier2.Protective plug3.Connection socket4.Safety eye5.Detachable towball6.Locking/unlocking wheel7.Security key lock8.Label to note the key referencesA.Locked position (the green marks are opposite each other); the wheel is in contact with the towball (no gap).B.Unlocked position (red mark opposite the green mark); the wheel is no longer in contact with the towball (gap of around 5mm).Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible location, close to the carrier or in the boot.Trailers with LED lamps are not compatible with the wiring harness of this device.To ensure complete safety while driving with a Towing device, refer to the corresponding section.
179Practical information7Before each useVerify that the towball is correctly fitted, checking the follow points:–The green mark on the wheel is in line with the green mark on the towball.–The wheel is in contact with the towball (position A).–The security key lock is closed and the key removed; the wheel can no longer be operated.–The towball must not be able to move in its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with your hand.If the towball is not locked, the trailer can become detached - risk of an accident!During useNever release the locking system with a trailer or load carrier on the towball.Never exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train Weight or GTW.Always comply with the maximum authorised load on the towing device: if it is exceeded, this device may become detached from the vehicle - risk of an accident!Before driving, check the headlamp height adjustment and check that the lamps on the trailer operate correctly.For more information on Headlamp height adjustment, refer to the corresponding section.After useWhen travelling without a trailer or load carrier, remove the towball and fit the protective plug into the carrier, to provide clear visibility of the number plate and/or its lighting.Fitting the towball►Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug 2 from the carrier 1.►Insert the end of the towball 5 into the carrier 1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position automatically.►The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!►Check that the mechanism has correctly locked into place (position A).►Close the lock 7 using the key.►Remove the key. The key cannot be removed while the lock is open.►Clip the cap onto the lock.
180Practical information►Remove the protective cover from the towball.►Attach the trailer to the towball.►Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety eye 4 on the carrier.►Insert the trailer plug and rotate it by a quarter turn to connect it to the connection socket 3 on the carrier.Removing the towball►Grasp the trailer's plug, perform a quarter turn and pull to disconnect it from the connection socket 3 on the carrier.►Detach the trailer's safety cable from the safety eye4 on the carrier.►Unhitch the trailer from the towball.►Replace the protective cover over the towball.►Remove the cap from the lock and press it onto the head of the key.►Insert the key into the lock 7.►Open the lock using the key.►Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in a clockwise direction until it stops; do not release the wheel.►Extract the towball from the base of its carrier1.►Release the wheel; it automatically locks in the unlocked position (position B).►Replace the protective plug 2 into the carrier1.►Stow the towball in its bag to protect it from knocks and dirt.MaintenanceCorrect operation is only possible if the towball and its carrier are kept clean.Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.Work on the towing deviceContact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Roof barsAs a safety measure and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use
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