2009 Peugeot 206 P Dag towing

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The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and main-
tenance rules below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, do not hesitate t o ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate re-
newal of air in the passenger compartment.

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grille located on the bonnet, the vents and the a ir passages under
the front seats.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to t he purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanness of th e passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engi ne power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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SAFETY
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.

 Lower the lights stalk when moving
to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk when moving
to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.

 Press the button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when passing a cyclist or pe- destrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.

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ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, with the
key in the accessories position, cer-
tain functions (windscreen wiper, cour-
tesy lights, audio equipment, dipped
headlamps, etc.) can only be used for
a maximum cumulative duration of ap-
proximately fi fteen minutes, to prevent
discharging of the battery.
Once the fi fteen minutes are over, the
message "Economy mode active" ap-
pears on the multifunction display and
the active functions are put on standby.
These functions will be reactivated au-
tomatically the next time the vehicle is
used.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
The time available will then be double
the time for which the engine is left run-
ning. However, this time will always be
between fi ve and fi fteen minutes.
A fl at battery will prevent the en-
gine from starting.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed.
Towing your vehicle


On the front bumper, unclip the cover A
to gain access to the towing eye.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral. Towing another vehicle
Failure to comply with this special
requirement may result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
In the case of vehicles equipped with an
HDI engine, it is recommended that the
engine is left running at idle for approxi-
mately 20 seconds after intensive use
(towing on a motorway, prolonged driv-
ing, ...) before the ignition is switched off.
This limits increases in the temperature
of the engine after it is switched off.

Note: in certain cases of particularly ar-
duous use (towing the maximum load
in high temperatures), the engine lim-
its its power automatically. In this case,
switching off the air conditioning will
regain engine power and therefore in-
crease the towing capacity.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
 If the warning light and the

STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (IN KG)

Petrol engines
1.1 litre 60 bhp 1.4 litre 75 bhp
Gearbox Manual
Model codes: 2LHFXA
2MHFXA 2LKFWA
2MKFWA
Kerb weight 945 952
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 384 1 421
Gross train weight (GTW) 1 884 2 321
Unbraked trailer 485 510
Braked trailer * (within GTW limit) 750 1 178
Recommended nose weight 50 50
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, wit hin the GTW, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal
amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing ve hicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towing load values indicated are valid up t o a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towing load menti oned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph
(100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction of the perf ormance of the vehicle. To protect the engine when the exterior
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed weight.

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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by a n equal
amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing ve hicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towing load values indicated are valid up t o a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towing load menti oned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/ h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction of the perfo rmance of the vehicle. To protect the engine when the exterior
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed weight.
WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (ON KG)

Diesel engine
1.4 litre Turbo HDI 70 bhp
Gearbox Manual
Model codes: 2L8HZA
2M8HZA
Kerb weight 980
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 476
Gross train weight (GTW) 2 376
Unbraked trailer 520
Braked trailer * (within GTW limit) 1 178
Recommended nose weight 50