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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Without lifting (4 wheels on the ground)
You must always use a tow bar. The removable towing eye is inside the spare wheel. From the front:
Unclip the cover, by pressing the bottom part,
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go.
From the rear: Unclip the top of the cover using a coin,
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go.
Lifting (2 wheels only on the ground) It is preferable to raise the vehicle with a professional lifting device. Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
Ð lever in position
N,
Ð tow the vehicle at less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a maximum dis- tance of 30 miles (50 km).
Ð do not add oil to the gearbox.
When towing with theengine switched off, thereis no braking or steeringassistance.
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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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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR 307 CC
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.
Ð Safety :
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel locks, first aid kit, warning triangle, safety jacket, rear parking assistance, ...
Ð Comfort : Telephone console, front centre arm rest, covers compatible with side air bags, mats, boot
tray, luggage net , CD storage, ...
Ð Communication : Audio systems, telephone, hands-free kit, speakers, amplifiers, CD changer, satellite navi-gation systems, ...
Ð Customising : Alloy wheels , trims, sport exhaust, aluminium or PVC door sills, mud flaps, ...
Ð Leisure : Tow bar, snow chains, ...
Ð Children : Booster seats and child seats, Isofix Kiddy seats, ...
Ð Maintenance products : Screenwash, interior and exterior maintenance and cleaning products, ...
Before installing an accessory on your vehicle, particularly in the boot, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
