Towbar The installation of a towbar should be carried out by an approved dealer who will know the towing capacity of your
vehicle and have the necessary information on the fitting of such a safety related item. The dealer will also be aware
of any modifications to the vehicleÕs cooling system needed to cater for any arduous towing conditions.
Towing (boat, caravan, etc.)
¥ Before setting off :- check the tyre pressures of both the vehicle and the towed load and check the signalling lamps on the towed load.
- practise manoeuvring, especially reversing.
- regularly grease the towball hitch, remove it when not required.
¥ Spread the load inside the caravan and keep within the weight limits.
¥ Always drive at a moderate speed, Change down to a lower gear in good time before going uphill and downhill. Be aware of the effect of side winds.
¥ Towing increases fuel consumption.
¥ Braking distances are increased. Use the brakes gently and progressively. Avoid harsh braking.
¥ When parking on a slope: as well as following the instructions for operation of the handbrake, make sure that the towbar is properly locked and use wheel chocks if necessary.
106VI-7SAFETY ADVICE
Keep within the towing limits of your vehicle.
In the case of a towing vehicle exceeding its maximum rear axle weight or Gross Vehicle Weight, its speed limit is 60 mph (100 Km/h).
Towing weights: see ÒGENERALÓ.
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Engine type1.1i (TU1JP) 1.4i (TU3JP) 1.9D (DW8B) 2.0HDI (DW10TD)
Payload (kg) 475 600 600 800 600 800 600 800
Fuel tank capacity
55 litres 60 litres
Recommended fuel See ÒFILLING WITH FUELÓ
Oil capacity (without air conditioning) 3,5 litres 4,75 litres 4,50 litres
Oil capacity (with air conditioning) Ñ 4,50 litres 4,25 litres
Screen wash reservoir capacity 3,5 or 7,5 litres
Turning circle between walls
(in metres) 11,55 or 11,75 ** 11,75 **
French fiscal rating 6 6 7 8
Theoretical maximum speed (mph) 134 140 148 148 140 142 161
Battery 12 V See ÒBATTERYÓ
Sparking plugsContact your dealer
Weights (kg)
Unladen 1050 1070 10701110/11651165 1185
Gross vehicle weight 1525 1670 1670 18701710/17651965 1785 1985
Max. on front axle 800 930 930 930 930 955
Max. on rear axle 840 950 950 1060 970 1080 970 1080
Gross train weight (GTW) 2200 25502810/28552900 2885 3085
Gross trailer weight with brakes *** 750 900 1100
Gross trailer weight without brakes 525 535 535 555/580 580 630
Trailer nose weight 70
Max. roof rack load 100
VII-1
GENERAL*
* According to model or country.
** With power steering.
*** Towing weights valid for France.In each country, it is essential not to exceed the maximum tow- ing loads and speeds permitted by local legislation. For informa-tion on the towing capacity of your vehicle and its maximum
authorised train weight, contact your dealer.
