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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 towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
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. 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.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine 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.
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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d
the driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of
genuine PEUGEOT towbars
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle, and that
t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d
to a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a P E U G E O T
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fi t t e d u s i n g t h e v e h i c l e ' s e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
equipment, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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"Multimedia":
a u d i o s y s t e m s , a m p l i fi e r s , s a t e l l i t e n a v i -
gation systems, Bluetooth hands-free
system, CD changer, speakers, DVD
player, USB Box, front and rear parking
sensors, additional Bluetooth wireless
headphones, Bluetooth audio head-
phones mains charger. Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing on your vehicle
any after-market radio communica-
tion transmitter with external aerial,
we recommend that you contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
The PEUGEOT dealer network will give
y o u t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n f o r t r a n s m i t t e r s
w h i c h c a n b e fi t t e d ( f r e q u e n c y , m a x i -
m u m p o w e r , a e r i a l p o s i t i o n , s p e c i fi c i n -
stallation requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).
"Protection":
mats * , boot tray, luggage net, coat hanger
fi x e d o n h e a d r e s t r a i n t , s t a i n l e s s s t e e l o r
carbon door sills.
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is offered by the PEUGEOT
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
b e n e fi t f r o m P E U G E O T ' s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel
s e c u r i t y b o l t s , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n i n g t r i -
angle, high visibility vest, stolen vehi-
cle tracking system, dog guard, snow
chains.
"Style":
seat covers compatible with lateral air-
bags, leather gear lever knob, foglamps,
d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , s p o i l e r , s t y l i n g s t r i p s ,
alloy wheels, trims, chrome-plated door
handle shells. Depending on the legislation
in force in the country, it may
be compulsory to have a high
visibility safety vest, warning triangle
and spare bulbs and fuses available
in the vehicle.
T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p -
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
PEUGEOT may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g . Y o u
are advised to contact a PEUGEOT
representative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.
"Transport solutions":
For leisure pursuits: roof bars, bicycle
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, booster seats
and child seats, side blinds, under shelf
storage.
T r a i l e r t o w b a r , w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y a
PEUGEOT dealer.
You can also obtain cleaning and main-
tenance products (exterior and interior),
products for topping up (screenwash
fl u i d . . . ) a n d r e fi l l s ( s e a l a n t c a r t r i d g e
for the temporary puncture repair kit...)
from PEUGEOT dealers.
