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221Practical information
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the floor,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
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On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Place the gear lever in neutral (position N
for an SensoDrive or automatic gearbox).
)
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
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition
could result in damage to cer tain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95
VTi 120
THP 150
Gearboxes
Manual
Electronic
Manual
Auto
matic
Manual
Model codes:
SA...
8FR0
8FR0/P
5FS0
5FS9
5FR8
5FX8
- Unladen weight
1 075
1 079
1 075
1 089
1 165
- Kerb weight
1 150
1 154
1 150
1 164
1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552
1 558
1 554
1 587
1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 452
2 458
2 454
2 487
2 497
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
900
900
900
900
900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
- Unbraked trailer
570
570
570
570
570
- Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount.
Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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233Technical data
WEIGHTS (in kg)
- R ACING
Petrol engine
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Model codes: SA...
5FF8
5FD8
- Unladen weight
1 165
- Kerb weight
1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
1 597
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % slop
0
- Braked trailer (with transfer of load within
the GTW limit)
0
- Unbraked trailer
0
- Recommended nose weight **
0
** See "Practical information - § Towing a trailer".
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235Technical data
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
LPG engines
VTi 95
Gearbox
Manual
Model codes:
SA...
8FR0/GPL
- Unladen weight
1 152
- Kerb weight
1 227
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
2 452
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150
- Unbraked trailer
570
- Recommended nose weight
46
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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237Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines
HDi 70
PEF
HDi 90 PEF 99g
HDi 90 PEF
e-HDi 90 PEF
HDi 110 PEF
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Model codes:
SA...
8HR0
9HP4
9HP0
9HP0/S
9HR8
- Unladen weight
1 070
1 080
1 080
1 085
1 090
- Kerb weight
1 145
1 155
1 155
1 160
1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 553
1 565
1 584
1 602
1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 253
2 065
2 484
2 502
2 512
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
700
500
900
900
900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with
the GTW limit)
950
500
1 150
1 150
1 150
- Unbraked trailer
570
500
570
570
570
- Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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Exterior
Remote control key 88-93
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Changing bulbs 203 -206
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters
Wiper controls 112-115
Changing a wiper blade 220
Door mirrors 84
Doors 96 -98
- opening/closing
- central locking
- emergency control
Electric windows 94-95
Fuel tank 10 0 -101
Misfuel prevention 102
Accessories 225-226
Braking assistance 142-143
Trajectory control 143 -144
Tyre pressures 195, 240
Boot 99
Temporary puncture repair kit 190 -195
Changing a wheel 196 -202
- tools
- removing/refiting
Changing bulbs 207-208
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps
Rear parking sensors 173 -174
Towbar 223-224
Towing 221-222
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Instruments and controls
Instrument panels 26 -27, 28 -29
Warning lamps 30 -39
Indicator lamps 40 - 43
Adjustment buttons 44- 45
- trip distance recorder
- lighting dimmer/black panel
L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Stop & Star t 166 -168
Speed limiter 169 -170
Cruise control 171-172
Door mirrors 84
Electric windows 94-95
Dashboard fuses 210 -212
Opening the bonnet 179
Steering wheel adjustment 83
Horn 141
Scented air freshener 75 -76
Multifunction screens 52- 60
Hazard warning lamps 140 -141
Manual gearbox 157-158
"SensoDrive" gearbox 159 -161
Automatic gearbox 162-165
Parking brake 156
Rear view mirror 85
Sun visor 121
W i p e r c o n t r o l s 112 -115
Trip computer 46 - 48
Heating/ Ventilation 64-70
Manual air conditioning 67-70
Digital air conditioning 71-73
Demisting/defrosting the
rear screen 74
Emergency or assistance
call 141, 245
Audio system 281-302
Setting the date/time 293 -294
MyWay 247-279
Setting the date/time 270
Interior mood lighting 117
