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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 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 1 000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by
10 % and so on for every
1 000 metres of altitude. The rear parking assistance function will be disarmed automatically whena towbar is fitted.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 approach-es the 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 the coolant 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 sig-
nalling on the trailer.Side winds: take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
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Manual closing of the roof (emergency mode) If the roof opening or closing cycle does not begin or does not function
correctly, check the following points:
ignition key in position acces- sories or running position (1st or2nd notch),
the screen must be pulled out,
the boot must be closed,
the vehicle speed must be below
6 mph (10 km/h),
the roof fuse must be in good con-dition (see corresponding section),
the windows must be initialised(see corresponding section),
the battery voltage must be suffi-cient (the roof control button indi-cator light must be lit),
the vehicle must not be subject to"Economy mode active" restric-
tions (see corresponding section),
the exterior temperature must not
be below Ð20 ¡C.
When carrying out the roof closing operation, take carenot to catch your hands inthe mechanisms.
In the event of an electrical or hydraulic roof malfunction, it is
possible to close the roof manually.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. This possibility is a breakdown
solution.Following manual closing of the roof, the boot lid hinges will no longer belocked and the boot will no longer besealed.
Two people are required to carry out this operation. Considerable
force is necessary. Park the vehicle, if possible on level ground.
Lower the windows.
Switch off the ignition.
Apply the handbrake.
The following two tools are provided in the handbook pocket: Allen TM
key with 5 adaptor Aand
6 adaptor B,
Torx TM
key with 20 adaptor Cand
30 adaptor D.
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