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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
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically designed for transporting people and luggagebut it may also be used for towing a
trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by10% and so on for every 1000metres of altitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads
: distribute the
load in the trailer so that the hea- viest items are as close as possibleto the axle and the nose weightapproaches the maximum permittedwithout exceeding it. Cooling : towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of the
coolant. As the fan is electricallycontrolled, its cooling capacity is notdependent on the 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 andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to thecoolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible.
Tyres
: check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pres-sures. Braking : towing increases the bra-
king distance.Lights : adjust your headlamps so
that they do not dazzle other road users. Check the electrical signalling
on the trailer. Side wind : take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
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206 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 available through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee.
Safety : Anti-theft alarms, window engraving, wheel locks, warning triangle, first aid kit...
Protection : Covers compatible with side air bags, carpets, boot tray...
Communication : Telephone, on-board satellite navigation system, CD changers, radios, speakers, radio trim, rear fitted with 4 speakers (saloon)...
Customising : Alloy wheels, trims, sunroof* (saloon), front fog lamps, mud flaps, tailgate spoiler (saloon),sport exhaust, aluminium and wood panel trim...
* To fit a sunroof, it is essential that only original PEUGEOT products are used.
Comfort : Centre armrest, writing table, passenger seat protection, large storage box, bottle holder, CD
or cassette storage, telephone console, door deflectors, under shelf storage (saloon)....
Leisure : Tow bar, roof bars, ski carrier, bicycle carrier**, snow chains...
** Do not fit the bicycle carrier on the spoiler or on the rear screen.
Children : Booster seats and child seats, sun blinds...
Maintenance products : Windscreen wash fluid, interior and exterior maintenance and cleaning products...
Va n : Kit for conversion into a van...
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