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Practical information
Driving advice
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.
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.
To 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.
If 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
Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT 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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Alphabetical index
Accessories ..................................................187Accessory socket, 12V ...................................75Access to rear seats (3 -door) .........................58Adjusting headlamps ....................................118Adjusting head restraints ................................58Adjusting seat belt height .............................131Adjusting the steering wheel ..........................63Advice on care and maintenance .................18 6Airbags ....................................................32, 13 4Airbags, curtain .....................................13 6, 137Airbags, front.........................................13 4, 137Airbags, lateral ......................................13 6, 137Air conditioning ...............................................19Air conditioning, digital .................14, 67, 70, 73Air conditioning, manual ...............14, 67, 68, 73Air distribution adjustment ..............................70Air filter ..........................................................Air filter ..........................................................Air filter201Air flow ............................................................66Air flow adjustment ...................................68, 72Air intake .........................................................70Air recirculation .........................................69, 72Air vents ..........................................................66Alarm ...............................................................51Alloy wheels ..................................................18 6Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ....................128Anti-theft .........................................................47Armrest, front ............................................5 9 , 74Assistance call ..............................127, 215, 216Assistance, emergency braking ...................128Audible warning ............................................127Audio cable ...................................254, 289, 314Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ........250, 253, 290Audio system .................................................305Automatic illumination of headlamps .....112 , 117Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps ............................126Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers .................................................120, 12 2Auxiliary sockets .................76, 250, 253, 254, 289, 314
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................193CD ..................................250, 285 -287, 310, 312CD MP3 ..................................250, 285 -287, 312Central locking ................................................45Changing a bulb ............................163, 167, 168Changing a fuse ............................................170Changing a wheel ..................................15 5 -161Changing a wiper blade ........................123, 18 0Changing the date ...........................................43Changing the remote control battery ..............49Changing the time ...........................................43Checking levels .....................................198 -20 0Checking the engine oil level ..................3 7, 1 9 8Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........15 4Checks ..................................................19 0 -202Child lock .......................................................148Children ..................................13 3, 13 5, 13 8 -14 8Child seats ............................................13 8 -147Child seats, conventional ..............................141Cleaning (advice) ..........................................18 6Closing the boot ..............................................55Closing the doors ............................................45
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ........248, 249Date (setting) ...................................................43Daytime running lamps ..................115, 163 -165Deactivating the passenger airbag ...............13 5Defrosting ..................................................68, 73Demisting ..................................................68, 73Dials and gauges ......................................21, 2 2Diesel additive level ......................................200Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) ........248, 249Dimensions ...................................................213Dipped beam ..................................111, 1 6 3 -1 6 5Dipstick ....................................................3 7, 1 9 8Directional lighting ........................................11 9Direction indicators ............116, 126, 163, 16 4, 167, 168Door pockets ...................................................74Driving economically ......................................19Dynamic stability control (DSC) ......30, 128, 130
EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ..........128Eco-driving .....................................................19Economy mode .............................................179
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Battery ............................................176 -178 , 2 01Battery, charging ...........................................178Battery, remote control .............................49, 50Bluetooth (hands-free) ..........................260, 291Bluetooth (telephone) ............................260, 291Bonnet ...........................................................19 0Bonnet stay ...................................................19 0Boot .................................................................55Brake discs ....................................................202Brake lamps ..........................................167, 168Brake pads ....................................................202Braking assistance system ...........................128
Colour screen ................................................218Connectors, audio .........................76, 250, 253, 254, 289, 314Coolant level ...........................................33, 19 9Coolant temperature indicator ........................Coolant temperature indicator ........................Coolant temperature indicator33Cruise control ........................................102, 104Cup holder .......................................................Cup holder .......................................................Cup holder74