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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
observe 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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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 service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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Towing your vehicle
F on the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
for an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
on t he rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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Model codes:
SC... ZMZ0 HMZ0
HMZ0/PHMZ6/PS 8FP0/P5FS0 5FS9
Engines VTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
Euro 6 VTi 95
V Ti 120
Gearboxes Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5 speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
a

utomatic
(4-speed)
Cubic capacity (cc) 9991 19 9 1 19 91 397 1 598
bo

re x stroke (mm) 71 x 84.175 x 90.5 75 x 90.5 77 x 75 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)* 5060 6070 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0005 7505 7506 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (
nm

)95118 11813 6 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 3 0002 7502 7504 000 4 250
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter Ye sYe sYe s Ye s Ye s
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 3.253.253.254.25 4.25
Petrol engines and gearboxes
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
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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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
Euro 6
Gearboxes ManualManualElectronic Electronic
Model codes:
SC... ZMZ0
HMZ0HMZ0/P HMZ6/PS
-

U
nladen weight 9739751 060 980
-

K
erb weight 1 0481 050 1 1351 055
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 5001 5111 5151 541
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient 1 950
2 3112 315 2 341
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 12 % gradient 450
800 800 500
-

B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775
1 10 0 1 10 0 800
-
U

nbraked trailer 450520520500
-

R
ecommended nose weight 46464646
*

T
he 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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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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95V Ti 120
Gearboxes ElectronicManualAutomatic
Model codes:
SC... 8FP0/P
5FS05FS9
-

U
nladen weight 1 0791 0751 089
-

K
erb weight 1 1541 1501 16 4
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 5811 579 1 612
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient 2 481
2 479 2 512
-

B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o

n a 12 % gradient 900
900900
-

B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 150
1 1501 150
-
U

nbraked trailer 570570570
-

R
ecommended nose weight 464646
*

T
he 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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For more information on the operation and use of your LPG vehicle, refer to the specific insert attached to the other vehicle documents.
LPG engine and gearbox
Model codes:
SC...KFT0/GPL
KFT0/1GPL
Engine 1.4 i
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed)
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 360
bo

re x stroke (mm) 75 x 77
Max. power: EU standard (kW)* 51.5 / 54
Max. power speed (rpm) 5 200 / 5 200
Max torque: EU standard (
nm

) 115 / 118
Max. torque speed (rpm) 3 300 / 3 300
Fuel LPG / Unleaded
Catalytic converter Ye s
OIL CAPACITY (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 3.0
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
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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.
LPG weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engines1.4 i
Gearboxe Manual
Model codes:
SC... KFT0/GPL
KFT0/1GPL
-

U
nladen weight 1 070
-

K
erb weight 1 145
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 529
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % slope 2 329
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 12 % slope 1 000
-

B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 000
-
U

nbraked trailer 500
-

R
ecommended nose weight 44
*

T
he 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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* The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
diesel engines and gearboxes
Model codes:
SC...8HR4
8HP4/PS 9HK0
Engines HDi 70 PEFe- HDi 70 PEF HDi 75
Gearboxes Manual
(5-speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 3981 3981 560
bo

re x stroke (mm) 73.7 x 8273.7 x 8275 x 88.3
Max. power: EU standard (kW)* 505055
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 4 0004 0004 000
Max. torque: EU standard (
nm

) 160160 185
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 1 7501 7501 500
Fuel
die

sel
die
sel
die
sel
Catalytic converter Ye sYe sYe s
Particle emissions filter (PEF) Ye sYe s
n

o
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 3.753.753.75
.../S: e-HDi model fitted with Stop & Start.
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