07-10-2002
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF YOUR VEHICLE
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be fit-
ted by a PEUGEOT dealer. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically designed for transporting people and luggage but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significant stress and itsdriver must be particularly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axleand the nose weight approaches themaximum permitted without exceeding it. Cooling: Towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent onthe engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient and theoutside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine assoon as possible. Tyres:
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,observing the recommended pres-sures. Braking: Towing increases the brak-
ing distance. Lights: Check the electrical signalling
on the trailer.Side wind: Take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
TECHNICAL DATA119
In accordance with directive 99/100 M.P.G. (litres/100 km)
Engine Gearbox Model Urban Inter-urban Mixed Emission codes driving of CO
2by
weight g/Km
1.6 litre 16V manual 2DNFUF 9.5 5.7 6.9 166
1.6 litre 16V automatic 2DNFUR 10.6 6 7.7 183
2 litres 16V manual 2DRFNF 11.2 6.2 8.0 191
CONSUMPTION
Fuel consumption values correct at time of printing.
Engine 1.6 litre 16V 1.6 litre 16V 2 litres 16V
Gearbox Manual Automatic Manual
Model codes: 2DNFUF 2DNFUR 2DNFNF
¥ Kerb weight 1 215 1 252 1 227
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 535 1 572 1 562
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)* 2 435 2 472 2 462¥ Unbraked trailer 600 600 600
¥ Braked trailer (within GTW) 1 100 1 100 1 100
WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (IN KG)
* In the case of a towing vehicle, the speed is limited to 60 mph (100 km/h).
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