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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 ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is primarily 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 significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1 000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10 %
and so on for every 1 000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight approachesthe maximum permitted withoutexceeding 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 dependenton 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
braking distance. Lights: 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 (saloon and 206 SW), carpets, boot tray, ...
Communication : Audio/telephone, hands-free kit, on-board satellite navigation system, CD changers, radios, speakers, radio trim, rear shelf fitted with 4 speakers (saloon), ...
Customising : Alloy wheels, trims, sunroof*, front fog lamps, mud flaps, tailgate spoiler (saloon), sportexhaust, aluminium and wood panel trim, door sills, body kit, wing extenders, ...
* 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 (saloon and
206 SW)**, bottle holder, CD or cassette storage, telephone console, door deflectors, undershelf storage (saloon), ...
** With "modifiable seats" option only.
Leisure : Tow bar, roof bars, roof boxes, 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, Kiddy Isofix seat, sun blinds, ...
Maintenance products : Windscreen wash fluid, interior and exterior maintenance and cleaning products, ...
Va n : Kit for conversion into a van, ...
Before fitting an electrical accessory in your vehicle, consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
