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Door open warning light When the engine is running, the warning light indicatesthat a door has not been
closed properly or that the boot isopen.
Electronic immobiliser warning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light. When this warning light comes on, you
have enough fuel remaining to drive
at least 30 miles (50 km). The tankcapacity is approximately 70 litres(15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes. Y ou must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened.
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Door open warning light When the engine is running, the warning light indicatesthat a door has not been
closed properly or that the boot isopen.
Electronic immobiliser warning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light. When this warning light comes on, you
have enough fuel remaining to drive
at least 30 miles (50 km). The tankcapacity is approximately 70 litres(15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes. Y ou must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened.
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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. Y our 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 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as closeas possible to the axle and the noseweight approaches the maximumpermitted without exceeding it. Cooling: T
owing 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. T
yres:
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-ing the recommended pressures. Braking: T owing increases the braking dis-
tance. Lights: Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind: T ake into acount the increased sen-
sitivity to side wind.
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