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Rear lights, estate
Wing lights
To remove the trim, pull the handle
towards you and release the panel
upwards.Open the flap using the ignition key.
Remove the connector by pressing
the metal bar
A.
Unscrew the wing nut B.
Release the light. To gain access to the bulbs, press
the tabs and release the bulb holder.
1 Brake/side lights (P21/5 W).
2 Direction indicators (P 21 W).
Change the faulty bulb.
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Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When towing with four wheels on the
ground, the following rules must be
obeyed:
gear lever in position N,
tow the vehicle at less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maxi
mum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
do not add oil to the gearbox.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a tow bar.
The towing eye is inside the spare wheel.
From the front:
Lift the cover using the flat part of the towing eye.
Screw in the towing eye until it locks.
From the rear:
Unclip the cover by passing your hand behind the bumper and pu shing.
Screw in the towing eye until it locks.
Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow
bars that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle.
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 its driver must be particu
larly careful.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
The maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10% for every
1000 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 axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
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
on the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed, and reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing speed on a
long slope depends on the gradient
and the outside temperature.
For vehicles fitted with a direct injec
tion petrol engine, after towing or dri
ving at high speed for a long period
of time, the fan may operate for
approximately 6 minutes.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Tyres:
Check the tyre pressures of the tow
ing vehicle and the trailer, observing
the recommended pressures.
Brakes:
Towing increases the braking distance.
Lights:
Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer.
Side wind:
Take into acount the increased sen
sitivity to side wind.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40651
HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate)
The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front se ats (in the front position) or behind the rear seats
(in the rear position).
Luggage net fixings in the front position
Fold down the rear seats (see section on ''Rear seats, Estate'').
Open the corresponding top fixings.
Detach the anchor points.
Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the stowing holes provided on the frame brackets of the rear
seats.
Tighten the two straps. Luggage net fixings in the rear position
Remove the rear parcel shelf.
Open the corresponding top fixings.
Detach the anchor points.
Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the
stowing holes on the floor.
Tighten the two straps.
Note: The stowing rings are located perpendicular to the
corresponding top fixings.
FRONT POSITION
REAR POSITION
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406 ACCESSORIES
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and safety,
which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is availa ble through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee.
– Security : Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti theft devices, first aid kit etc.
– Protection : Covers compatible with side air bags, mats, door sill protector, styling strips.
– Communication : Telephone, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
– Customising : Alloy wheels, wheel trims, spoiler, sports exhaust.
– Comfort : Air conditioning, sun roofs*, storage facilities, portable ref rigerator, luggage net, telephone
console, armrest, door sill protector, boot storage, door deflect ors.
– Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, roof bars, carriers (for bicycles and skis), roof boxes, snow ch ains etc.
– Children : Booster seats and child seats, side blinds, rear blinds.
– Maintenance products : Windscreen washer fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance products.
* As the fitting of a sun roof may require cutting of the roof strengthener, it is essential to use original PEUGEOT
products only.
