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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

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
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:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
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Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
inserting the flat end of the towing eye in
the bottom of the cover.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar. F
O n the 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, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral
(position N on an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
F
ailure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to
certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
F un lock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F

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

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F 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.
Side wind
F 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.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
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uge
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T towbar is used.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PeugeO T dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from Pe ugeO T's
recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "en terprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking
sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner with dividers, luggage net, roof bars,
bicycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof
box....
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T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Styling":
aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, styling
strips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, body kit, three personalisation lines
(Ligne S, Street and g
r
affic), stickers, interior
and exterior mirror shells, parking brake lever
grip, alloy wheels, alloy wheel caps...
"Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster
cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair
kit, snow chains, non-slip covers, front
foglamps kit...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side rubbing strips, bumper
protective mouldings, aluminium or PVC door
aperture finishers...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted by
P
e

uge
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T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Checking levels
Oil level
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel (depending
on version), or using the dipstick.Engine oil change
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at
any time (even with the ignition off).
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the warranty and maintenance record. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
e

uge
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T dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services (or oil changes).
P
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T recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for the checking
interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Automatic
gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the level checking interval for this
component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
un

less there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fluid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe ugeO T
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc
wear Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done
by a P
e

uge
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T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Only use products recommended by
P
e

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T or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

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T selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
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general information
Engine characteristics Weights and towed loads
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight + driver (75 kg).
The gross train weight and towed load values
indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of
1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for every additional
1 000 metres.
The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the
g
T
W limit, on condition
that the
g
V
W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount.
The recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towbar ball (removable with or
without tools). High ambient temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine; when the
ambient temperature is higher than
37 °C, limit the towed weight.
Towing with a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not
exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with
the legislation in force in your country).
GV W:
gross vehicle weight, the maximum authorised vehicle weight.GT W: gross train weight, the maximum authorised weight of vehicle
plus trailer.
The engine characteristics (capacity, maximum
power, maximum power speed, fuel, CO
2
emissions...) for your vehicle are given in the
registration document, as well as in sales
brochures.
These characteristics correspond to the
values type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in
e
u

ropean legislation
(Directive 1999/99/
eC

).
For more information, contact a P
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T
dealer or a qualified workshop. The maximum weights and towed loads for your
vehicle are given are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also present on the
manufacturer's plate or label (see the
"Identification markings" section).
For more information, contact a P
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T
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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EngineGearbox SpeedsEngine oil
capacity* (litres) Unbraked
trailer (kg) Recommended
nose weight (kg)
1.0 VTi 68 hp Manual53 .13 450 30
1.2 VTi 82 hp Manual
53 .13 520 46
ele

ctronic53 .13 520 46
1.2 e-VTi 82 hp
ele

ctronic53 .13 500 46
1.2 e-THP 110 hp Manual5---
1.4 VTi 95 hp Manual54.25 570 46
1.6 VTi 120 hp Manual
54.25 580 46
Automatic 44.25 580 46
1.6 THP 155 hp Manual64.25 580 46
1.6 THP 200 hp Manual64.25 580 46
* Capacity with oil filter replacement.
Petrol engines / weights
Technical data