2003 Peugeot Boxer tow

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Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indica- ted by flashing of the Snow warninglight on the instrument panel. In this situation the gearbox operates in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when changing from Pto R
and from Nto R(this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping within the limit of localspeed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To
change to reverse gear, lift the
ring under the gear lever knob and push the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling. HANDBRAKE Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. W
arning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake.
Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake. Lighting of this warning lightindicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
CHRONOTACHOGRAPH Refer to the document enclosed in the pocket.
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If the battery is flat and the lever is in position
P,
it will be impossible tochange to another posi-tion.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) increases thestability and manoeuvrability of yourvehicle, particularly on poor or slip-pery road surfaces. Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
* According to engine.

05-05-2003
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indica- ted by flashing of the Snow warninglight on the instrument panel. In this situation the gearbox operates in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when changing from Pto R
and from Nto R(this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping within the limit of localspeed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To
change to reverse gear, lift the
ring under the gear lever knob and push the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling. HANDBRAKE Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. W
arning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake.
Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake. Lighting of this warning lightindicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
CHRONOTACHOGRAPH Refer to the document enclosed in the pocket.
YOUR BOXER IN DETAIL
124
If the battery is flat and the lever is in position
P,
it will be impossible tochange to another posi-tion.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) increases thestability and manoeuvrability of yourvehicle, particularly on poor or slip-pery road surfaces. Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
* According to engine.

05-05-2003
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indica- ted by flashing of the Snow warninglight on the instrument panel. In this situation the gearbox operates in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when changing from Pto R
and from Nto R(this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping within the limit of localspeed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To
change to reverse gear, lift the
ring under the gear lever knob and push the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling. HANDBRAKE Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. W
arning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake.
Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake. Lighting of this warning lightindicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
CHRONOTACHOGRAPH Refer to the document enclosed in the pocket.
YOUR BOXER IN DETAIL
124
If the battery is flat and the lever is in position
P,
it will be impossible tochange to another posi-tion.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) increases thestability and manoeuvrability of yourvehicle, particularly on poor or slip-pery road surfaces. Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
* According to engine.

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REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE This system consists of proximity
sensors, located in the rear bumper,and a special speaker fitted in thefascia. This detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the
vehicle. However, it may not detectobstacles located just below the
bumper. An object, such as a stake, a road- works cone or any other similarobject may be detected at the begin-ning of the manoeuvre, but may nolonger be detected when the vehicleis close to it. Note:
this function will be disarmed
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the sensors are not covered with
mud, frost or snow. Activation The system is activated as soon as reverse gear is engaged; an audiblebleep shows that it is active. The proximity information is given by an audible signal, which becomesmore rapid as the vehicle approachesthe obstacle. When the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the obstacle is lessthan approximately twenty centi-metres, the audible signal becomescontinuous.Deactivation ☞
Change to neutral, the system is again inactive.
Detection zone
If there is an operating fault, the audible signalwill be a short bleep follo-wed by a long bleep when
changing to reverse gear.

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Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power
steering and the braking system,PEUGEOT selects and offers quitespecific products.
CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter and passenger compartment filter Have the filter elements replaced
regularly. If you drive in dusty
conditions, change them twice asoften. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles which are used in town,over short distances. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads, even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer, according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accor- dance with the servicing schedule.
Fuel supply cut-off In a serious collision, a system pre- vents fuel from reaching the engine.
To
re-establish the fuel supply, press
the switch on the angle of the front
left-hand suspension assembly,under the bonnet.
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Rear lights
1 - Brake lights (P 21 W).
2 - Reversing lights (P 21 W).
3 - Direction indicators (PY 21 W).
4 - Fog lamps / Side lights (P 21/4 W). ☞
Unscrew the two bolts Aand
release the unit,
☞ Disconnect the connector B,
☞ Unscrew the two bolts Cat the
rear of the unit,
☞ Change the faulty bulb.
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Number plate lights (C 5 W) ☞Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the external holes of the lens.
☞ Push it outwards to unclip it.
☞ Remove the lens.
☞ Unscrew the bolt and release theassembly towards the right to
extract the bulb holder.
☞ Change the faulty bulb.
Chassis cab lights (W 5 W) ☞Unscrew the four bolts to gain access to the bulbs.
Third brake light (W 5 W) ☞
Unscrew the 2 fixing screws.
☞ Release the lamp unit by pushing it outwards.
☞ Disconnect the connector.
☞ Squeeze the two tabs to release
the bulb holder.
☞ Change the faulty bulb.
☞ When refitting, ensure that thelamp unit seal has been put back
in place correctly.

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
W ithout lifting (4 wheels on the ground)
Y ou must always use a tow bar.
The towing eyes are located at the front and the rear under the vehicle's bumpers. 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: -
lever in position N,
- tow the vehicle at less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a maximum distanceof 30 miles (50 km).
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
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When towing with the engine 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 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 close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight approachesthe maximum permitted without excee-ding 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. T
yres : Check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle and of the
trailer, observing the recommendedpressures. 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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