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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
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.
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To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Driving advice
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 or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ABS and EBFD systems ................ 104
Accessories .................................... 172
Accessories socket, 12 V ................. 98
Access to rear seats ......................... 64
Adjusting headlamps .................. 89, 90
Adjusting the steering wheel ............ 69
Airbags ........................................... 110
Air conditioning ..................... 20, 55, 57
Air conditioning (digital) .................... 57
Air conditioning (manual).................. 55
Air filter ........................................... 144
Air vents ........................................... 53
Alarm ................................................ 75
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ...... 104
Anti-swirl net ..................................... 59
Anti-theft steering lock ...................... 72
Ashtray ............................................. 98
Assistance call ................ 102, 182, 183
Audible warning .............................. 102
Audio/video sockets ....................... 212
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ........... 272
Automatic gearbox ................. 125, 145
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .......................... 85, 88
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ............ 101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .................. 91, 92
Auxiliary socket .............. 212, 248, 270Battery .................................... 144, 166
Battery, remote control ............... 73, 74
Battery recharge ............................. 167
Bluetooth telephone
(hands-free) ................ 213, 249, 271
Bonnet ............................................ 138
Bonnet stay .................................... 138
Boot .................................................. 82
Boot (fittings) .................................. 100
Boot (opening) .................................. 70
Boot lamp ......................................... 94
Boot screen .................................... 100
Brake discs ..................................... 145
Brake lamps ................................... 158
Brake pads ..................................... 145
Brakes ............................................ 145
Braking assistance system ............. 104
ABChanging the date .......... 218, 252, 273
Changing the remote
control battery .............................. 73
Changing the time .......... 218, 252, 273
CHECK ............................................. 40
Checking levels ...................... 142, 143
Checking the engine oil level ........... 37
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................. 150
Checks..................................... 138-145
Children ................... 109, 111, 114-121
Child seats .............................. 114-121
Closing the boot ............................... 82
Closing the doors ............................. 79
Closing the retractable roof ................ 6
Cold climate screen ........................ 172
Connectors,
audio ............97, 212, 248, 268, 270
Control for retractable roof ................. 6
Control for
the four windows .......................... 77
Control stalk, wipers ................... 91, 92
Coolant level ............................. 36, 142
Coolant temperature ......................... 36
Coolant temperature
indicator ........................................ 36
Courtesy lamps ................................ 93
Courtesy mirror ................................. 96
Cruise control ................................. 133 Capacity, fuel tank ............................ 83
CD MP3 .......................... 208, 246, 267
Central locking .................................. 80
Changing a bulb ...................... 155-159
Changing a fuse ...................... 160-165
Changing a wheel.................... 151-154
Changing a wiper blade ........... 93, 169
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