P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N93
To tow your 106 without lifting... A towing bar should always be used. From the front and rear:
Ð Attach the towing bar to thetowing eye.
Tow-bar This device must be Þtted by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Towing (boat, caravan, etc.)
¥ before setting out:
- check the pressure of thetyres, both on the vehicle and
on the trailer.
- check the electrical signals on the trailer.
- practice manoeuvring, in parti- cular reversing.
- grease the tow ball regularly, remove it when you have Þni-shed towing.
¥ In a caravan, distribute the load inside evenly and do not exceedthe maximum load.
¥ Always drive at a moderate speed, change gear early, bothgoing uphill and downhill. Payattention to side winds.
¥ When towing, fuel consumption increases. Do not forget to use a
roof deßector if necessary.
¥ Braking distance increases. Brake gradually and gently. Avoidjerky braking. Do not exceed your vehicleÕs
towing capacity.
Towing weight: see ÔTechnical dataÕ section. Recommended nose weight: 50 kg.
06-05-2002
