2009 PEUGEOT 207 towing

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and main-
tenance guidelines below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst 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 grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the fascia; th is is used for
regulation of the air conditioning system.

 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 the pu rifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanness of the passenger co mpart-
ment (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 a nd 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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BOOT LAYOUT (SW)

1. Load space cover
(see details on following page)

2. 12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)

3. Hooks
(see details on previous page)

4. Retaining straps

5. Stowing rings

6. High load retaining net
(see details on following page)

7. Storage box

8. Storage net

9. Storage box
(refer to the section "Practical information - § Changing a wheel")

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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 A , the direction in-
dicators 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.
- when passing a cyclist or a pe-
destrian,
Audible warning to alert other road users to an imminent danger.

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CHANGING A WHEEL *
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking the cord(s) on
the hook(s) on the rear shelf support,

 remove the box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools

1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- tectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "security"
bolts.
5. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing
the vehicle".
Other accessories
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , detach
the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch
facing the valve and press around
its edge with the palm of your
hand.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
* According to country.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is stowed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:
 open the boot,
 raise the fl oor,
 secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on the shelf support,
 remove the towing eye from the holder.
When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
ing bar.

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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
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
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 pres-
sures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
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 genuine
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.

10TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of alti tude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.
SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.4 litre 75
hp 1.4 litre 16V 90
hp

Gearboxes
Manual Manual "2 Tronic"
- Kerb weight 1 300 - 1 288 - 1 232 1 224 - 1 214 1 241 - 1 2 31
- Payload 320 - 292 - 338 416 - 406 409 - 399
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 620 - 1 580 - 1 570 1 640 - 1 620 1 650 - 1 630
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 400 2 580 2 580
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 780 - 820 - 830 940 - 9 60 930 - 950
on an 8 % gradient 830 - 870 980 - 1 000 950 - 970
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 950 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 - 600 - 590 600 600
- Recommended nose weight 38 - 38 - 46 46 46
*** The weight of the braked trailer may be in creased, within the GTW limit, on condition that th e GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may adversely affect its road holding performance.

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SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.4 litre VTi 16V 95
hp 1.6 litre 16V 110
hp

Gearboxes
Manual Manual
- Kerb weight 1 253 - 1 240 1 300 - 1 288
- Payload 387 - 400 380 - 382
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 640 1 680 - 1 670
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 580 2 630
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 940 950 - 960
on an 8 % gradient - 1 000 - 1 010
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 600
- Recommended nose weight 46 46
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of alti tude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.
*** The weight of the braked trailer may be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may adversely affect its road holding performance.