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SAFETY
Driving safety
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The ABS increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when
braking, particularly on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
Note: when changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that they conform to the
manufacturer ’s recommendations.
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press very firmly
without releasing the pressure.
If the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel comes on, this
indicates a malfunction of the
anti-lock braking system which
could result in a loss of control of the vehicle
on braking.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Good practice
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not permit shorter
braking. On very slippery road surfaces
(ice, oil, etc.) the ABS may lengthen the
braking distances. In emergency braking,
do not hesitate to press the brake pedal
firmly, without releasing the pressure, even
on slippery roads, you will then be able to
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid
an obstacle.
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Towing a trailer
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, the automatic cutting off of the air
conditioning allows the engine power to be
recovered.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
features" section of chapter 7) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
Rear parking assistance: the
assistance will be deactivated
automatically when an original PEUGEOT
towbar is used (see the "Rear parking
assistance" section of chapter 4).
Towbar
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer .
If this equipment is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer , it is essential that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment located at the
rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
manufacturer ’s instructions.
The operation of the sensors is deactivated
automatically when the pin of the trailer
cable is inserted in the towbar socket.
When the trailer cable pin is removed, the
sensors are re-activated.
Distribution of loads
Dis t r ibut e t he load in t he t r ailer s o t hat t he
heav ies t objec t s ar e as c los e as pos s ible
t o t he ax le and t he nos e weight is c los e
t o t he max imum aut hor is ed wit hout ,
howev er, ex c eeding it . T he air dens it y
dec r eas es wit h alt it ude, s o r educ ing t he
per f or manc e of t he engine. T he max imum
t owed load mus t be r educ ed by 10 % f or
eac h 1 000 met r es of alt it ude. Ref er t o
t he " Tec hnic al dat a" c hapt er f or det ails of
t he weight s and t owed loads applic able t o
y our v ehic le and als o t o t he adminis t r at iv e
doc ument s ( V5 r egis t r at ion doc ument , . . . ) .
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Changing a wheel
Refitting the wheel
5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace.
6. Put the trim back in place, starting by
placing its notch facing the valve, and
press with the palm of your hand.
7. Stow the tools and the wheel.
8. Check the wheel inflation pressure (see
"Identification") and have the balance
checked.
Refer to the "Identification features"
section of chapter 8 to locate the tyre
label.
1. Put the wheel in place using the centring
guide 2 to assist you.
2. Screw in the 3 bolts by hand and remove
the centring guide. Position the 4th bolt.
3. Pre-tighten using the wheelbrace 1 .
4. Fold the jack 4 and detach it. Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Identification features
IDENTIFICATION FEATURES
B. Serial number on the body
C. Paint reference
D. Serial number on the fascia
E. Tyre pressures
A. Manufacturer ’s plate
1. VF Type serial number.
2. Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
3. Gross train weight (GTW).
4. Maximum weight on front axle.
5. Maximum weight on rear axle.