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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER
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
1000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1000 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.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier,
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.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
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 de-
activated 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.
The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient 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.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Oil change ......................................135
Oil consumption ..............................135
Oil filter ...........................................Oil filter ...........................................Oil filter138
Oil level .....................................32, 135
Labels, identification .......................175
Lamps, rear ....................................Lamps, rear ....................................Lamps, rear153
Lamps, warning and indicator .....Lamps, warning and indicator .....Lamps, warning and indicator23-30
LED daytime running lamps .............78
Level, brake fluid ............................136
Level, headlamp wash..............83, 137
Level, power steering fluid .............136
Levels and checks ...................133-137
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..........150
Lighting control stalk.........................76
Lighting dimmer ................................Lighting dimmer ................................Lighting dimmer36
Lighting, guide-me home ............78, 79
Lighting, interior ..........................Lighting, interior ..........................Lighting, interior84, 85
Lighting on reminder.........................77
Loading .............................................19
Load reduction mode......................164
Locating your vehicle........................63
Locking from the inside ....................71
Locking the boot ...............................73
Luggage retaining net.......................92
Luggage retaining strap....................91
Identification plates .........................175
Ignition ..............................................63
Indicators, direction ..........................93
Inflating accessories (using the kit) .............................144
Inflating tyres ....................................19
Inputs for audio system ..........88, 175, 219, 240, 241
Instrument panel lighting ..................36
Instrument panels .................21, 22, 35
Instrument panel screen .....21, 22, 11 5
Interior fittings ...................................86
Interior mood lighting ........................85
ISOFIX child seats...................111, 11 2
ISOFIX mountings ..........................11 0
Heating .............................................48
Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel ..............................60
Horn ..................................................93
Navigation.......................................185
Neck heater ......................................Neck heater ......................................Neck heater56
Neck heater control ..........................56
Number plate lamps .......................153
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Keeping children safe ....99, 101, 104-113
Key in ignition warning .....................63
Key with remote control ...............61-65
Main beam ........................76, 150, 151
Maintenance .....................................19
Map reading lamps ...........................84
Markings, identification ...................175
Mat....................................................90
Menu, main .....................................236
Mini fuel level....................................74
Mirror, rear view ................................60
Mirrors, door ...............................Mirrors, door ...............................Mirrors, door58, 59
Misfuel prevention ............................75
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ...........11 0
MP3 CD ..................................215, 239
Music media players.......................214
Jack ................................................145
JACK socket ...........................219, 241
