PRACTICAL INFORMATION
188
RECOVERING THE VEHICLE ONA FLAT-BED
Access to the tools
From the front
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the recovered vehicle.
From the rear
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor. The towing eye is used
only to pull the vehicle onto the recovery
vehicle, not for towing the vehicle.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
remove the towing eye from the holder.
Always recover the vehicle
on a fl at bed lorry or trailer.
Never tow the vehicle with the
four wheels on the ground (or the
front or rear wheels only), you risk
damaging the transmission.
Place the gear lever in position N
and
switch off the engine ( Ready
lamp off).
Procedure for having your vehicle re-
covered on a fl at bed lorry or trailer.
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189
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
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.
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.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
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.
Maximum trailer weight
You must not tow a trailer weighing
more than 500 kg.
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. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and 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
the fi tting of the towbar is entrusted
to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fi tted us-
ing the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment,
in accordance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical Data"
section for details of the
weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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192
"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.
Trailer towbar, which must be fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel
security bolts, fi rst aid kit, breathalyzer,
warning triangle, high visibility vest, sto-
len vehicle tracking system, dog guard,
snow chains.
You can also obtain cleaning
and maintenance products
(exterior and interior), prod-
ucts for topping up (screenwash fl u-
id...) and refi lls (sealant cartridge for
the temporary puncture repair kit...)
from PEUGEOT dealers.
*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
"Style":
seat covers compatible with lateral air-
bags, leather gear lever knob, foglamps,
door defl ectors, spoiler, styling strips,
alloy wheels, trims, chrome-plated door
handle shells.
"Protection":
mats * , boot tray, luggage net, coat
hanger fi xed on head restraint, stainless
steel or carbon fi bre style door sills.
"Multimedia":
audio systems, amplifi ers, satellite navi-
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.
TECHNICAL DATA
195
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel
engine
2 litre Turbo HDi
163 hp
Gearbox
Electronic gear control
(6-speed)
- Unladen weight
1 660
- Kerb weight *
1 735
- Payload
551
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 245
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 745
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
500
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with
the GTW limit)
500
- Unbraked trailer
500
- Recommended nose weight
70
*
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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 performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
