In the event of a breakdown -> Towing the vehicle for Your Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

In the event of a breakdown  
If minor problems nevertheless persist following  
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Referring to the relevant section, reset certain  
equipment:  
– Remote control key or electronic key  
(depending on version).  
– Electric windows.  
– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,  
unlock the steering, or release the parking  
brake.  
– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an  
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.  
Towing with only two wheels on the ground.  
– Four-wheel drive vehicle.  
Towing the vehicle  
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General recommendations  
Observe the legislation in force in the  
country where you are driving.  
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 the vehicle is towed with its engine  
off, there is no longer braking and steering  
assistance.  
– No approved towbar available.  
– Date and time.  
– Preset radio stations.  
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential  
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.  
For more information on Changing to free-  
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.  
The Stop & Start system may not be  
operational during the trip following the  
first engine start.  
In this case, the system will only be available  
again after a continuous period with the  
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which  
depends on the exterior temperature and the  
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8  
hours).  
Electric motor  
An electric vehicle must never be used  
for road transfers.  
It may be used, for example, to exit a rut.  
A professional towing service must be  
called if:  
– Broken down on a motorway or main road.  
Towing constraints  
Type of vehicle  
(engine / gearbox)gearbox  
Font wheels on the  
ground  
Rear wheels on the  
ground  
Flatbed  
4 wheels on the ground  
with towbar  
Internal combustion /  
Manual  
Internal combustion /  
Automatic  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Towing constraints  
Type of vehicle  
(engine / gearbox)gearbox  
Font wheels on the  
ground  
Rear wheels on the  
ground  
Flatbed  
4 wheels on the ground  
with towbar  
Electric  
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).  
► Install the towbar.  
► Put the gearbox into neutral.  
Access to the tools  
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,  
Failure to observe this instruction could  
result in damage to certain components  
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the  
absence of braking assistance the next time  
the engine is started.  
refer to the corresponding section.  
Towing your vehicle  
To access the front screw thread:  
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle  
with the driving wheels on the ground  
and the engine off.  
► Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand  
section.  
► Pull the cover downwards.  
To tow:  
► Screw the towing eye in fully.  
► Install the towbar.  
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both  
vehicles.  
► Unlock the steering and release the parking  
brake.  
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both  
vehicles.  
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a  
short distance.  
► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-  
hand corner.  
To be towed:  
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a  
short distance.  
Towing another vehicle  
To access the rear screw thread:  
► Screw the towing eye in fully.  
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