2003 Peugeot 406 towing

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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 basically designed for transporting people and luggage butit 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.The maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude. 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 thecoolant. 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 speed on a long slope depends on the gradientand the outside temperature. For vehicles fitted with a direct injec- tion petrol engine, after towing or dri-ving at high speed for a long periodof time, the fan may operate forapproximately 6 minutes. 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 the trailer,observing the recommended pres-sures. Brakes: Towing increases the braking
distance. Lights: Check the electrical sig-
nalling on the trailer.Side wind: Take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 406 49

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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40651
HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate) The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front seats (in the front position)or behind the rear seats (in the
rear position) .
Luggage net fixings in the front position
Ð Fold down the rear seats (see section on 'Rear seats, Estate').
Ð Open the corresponding top fixings.
Ð Detach the anchor points.
Ð Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Ð Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the stowing holes provided on the frame brackets of the rear seats.
Ð Tighten the two straps. Luggage net fixings in the rear position
Ð Remove the rear parcel shelf.
Ð Open the corresponding top fixings.
Ð Detach the anchor points.
Ð Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Ð Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the
stowing holes on the floor.
Ð Tighten the two straps. Note: The stowing rings are located perpendicular to the
corresponding top fixings.
FRONT POSITION
REAR POSITON

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PETROL/LPG TWIN FUEL VERSION
170
MODELS Model codesEngine Cubic capacity (cm
3
)
Bore x stroke Number of valvesMax. power: EU standard (KW)LPG max. power: EU standard (KW)Max. torque: EU standard (Nm)FuelCatalytic converterElectronic injection GEARBOX Petrol/LPG consumption (in litres) Urban driving Inter-urban drivingMixed drivingEmission of CO 2by mass
Weights and towing weights (in kg) Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight (GVW)Gross train weight (GTW)Braked trailer weight (within GTW limit)Recommended nose weight Saloon Estate/Family estate
8B6FZ 8E6FZ/8F6FZ 1.8 litre 16V
1 749
82.7 x 81.4 16
85 to 5 500 rpm80 to 5 500 rpm
160 to 4 000 rpm Unleaded/LPG Ye s
Ye s
Manual
(5-speed)
10.6/14.4 10.8/14.8 6.0/8.1 6.2/8.5
7.7/10.4 7.9/10.8
182/168 187/174
1 472 1 527
1 855 2 015
3 055 3 215
1 200 1 200 80 80

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TECHNICAL DATA
162
Engines Gearbox Model codes: 8B
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight
(within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight1.8 litre 1.8 litre 1.8 litre 2 litre 2 litre 2 litre 2.2 litre V6
16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve HPI 16V 16 valve 24 valve
Manual Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Manual Manual
LFY 6FZ 6FZ RFN RFN RLZ 3FZ XFX
1 260 1 315 1 340 1 350 1 370 1 340 1 370 1 455
1 790 1 855 1 880 1 890 1 910 1 880 1 910 1 995
2 990 3 055 2 980 3 090 3 110 3 080 3 110 3 295
1 500 1 300 1 300 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Engines Gearbox Model codes: 8B
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight(within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weightV6 2 litre 2 litre 2 litre 2.2 litre
24 valve HDI HDI HDI HDI 16V
Auto. Manual Manual Auto. Manual
XFX RHY RHZ RHZ 4HX
1 475 1 300 1 410 1 400 1 410
2 015 1 870 1 950 1 940 1 950
3 315 3 070 3 150 3 450 3 150
1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 80 80 80 80 80
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h).
Weights and towing weights (in kg), SALOON

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TECHNICAL DATA163
Engines Gearbox Model codes: 8E
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight (within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight1.8 litre 1.8 litre 2 litre 2 litre2 litre HPI2.2 litre V6 V6
16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve
Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Manual Manual Auto.
6FZ 6FZ RFN RFN RLZ 3FZ XFX XFX
1 365 1 395 1 400 1 420 1 400 1 420 1 505 1 525
2 015 2 045 2 050 2 070 2 050 2 070 2 155 2 175
3 215 3 245 3 250 3 270 3 250 3 270 3 455 3 475
1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Engines Gearbox Model codes: 8E
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight(within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight 2 litre 2 litre 2 litre 2.2 litre HDIHDI HDI HDI 16
valve
Manual Manual Auto. Manual RHY RHZ RHZ 4HX
1 380 1 425 1 460 1 460
2 030 2 075 2 110 2 110
3 230 3 275 3 310 3 310
1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 80 80 80 80
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h).Weights and towing weights (in kg), ESTATE

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TECHNICAL DATA
164
Engines Gearbox Model codes: 8F
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight (within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight 1.8 litre 1.8 litre 2 litre 2 litre 2 litre 2.2 litre 2 litre 2 litre
16 valve 16 valve 16 valve 16 valve HPI 16V 16 valve HDI HDI
Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual 6FZ 6FZ RFN RFN RLZ 3FZ RHY RHZ
1 405 1 425 1 420 1 440 1 405 1 440 1 400 1 445
2 035 2 050 2 050 2 070 2 035 2 070 2 030 2 125
3 235 3 255 3 250 3 270 3 235 3 270 3 230 3 325
1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 500 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Engines Gearbox Model codes: 8F
¥ Kerb weight
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
¥ Gross train weight (GTW)*
¥ Braked trailer weight (within GTW limit)
¥ Recommended nose weight2 litre 2 litre HDIHDI 16 valve
Auto. Manual
RHZ 4HX
1 460 1 465
2 140 2 145
3 340 3 345
1 500 1 500 80 80
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h). Weights and towing weights (in kg), 7-SEATER ESTATE