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Recovering the vehicle
Recover y of your vehicle
2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
)
Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the CVT gearbox).
)
Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
to " ON
" mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
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 bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
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 ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towing
bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the ground
is only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD)
versions.
)
Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on the
chassis, located under the front bumper.
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Towing another vehicle
)
On the rear bumper, remove the cover
by pulling at the bottom using the jack
handle 1
.
)
Screw in the towing eye 2
fully using the
wheelbrace 3
.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
lift and remove the boot floor,
)
take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools
1.
Jack handle.
2.
To w i n g e y e .
3.
Wheelbrace.
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Towing a trailer, a caravan...
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that
it is fitted following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.
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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 per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing 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.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
)
If this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Ty r e s
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level,
if necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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Petrol weights and towed loads (kg)
The values for maximum towed weights type
approved according to the sales zone (see the
tables on the following pages).
The exact values are given in your vehicle's
registration document as well as on the
manufacturer's plate.
They are also mentioned in sales brochures.
For more details, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight + driver (75 kg).
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.
The 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. Please note that
towing using a lightly loaded towing
vehicle may have an adverse effect
on its road holding
.
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PETROL ENGINES
1.6 litre 115
Gearboxes
Manual (5-speed)
Model codes:
BU...
NKZ0
NKZ0/S
Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e
2WD
- Unladen weight
1 310
- Kerb weight
1 385
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 870
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
when towing
1 925
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 025
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100
- Unbraked trailer
685
- Recommended nose weight
55
For zones: Europe, Turkey, French overseas dominions and territories.
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For: Russia, Ukraine, Morocco, Argentina, Chile, French overseas dominions and territories (2.0 litre 150 engine).
PETROL ENGINES
1.6 litre 115
2.0 litre 150
Gearboxes
Manual
(5 - speed)
Manual (5-speed)
CVT (6- speed)
Model codes:
BU...
NKZ7
AFZ7
AFZM
AFZH
AFZP
Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e
2WD
2WD
4WD
2WD
4WD
- Unladen weight
1 315
1 355
1 420
1 385
1 450
- Kerb weight
1 390
1 430
1 495
1 460
1 525
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 870
1 970
1 970
1 970
1 970
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W) when towing
1 925
2 035
2 035
2 035
2 035
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 025
3 335
3 335
3 335
3 335
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 300
- Unbraked trailer
685
715
74 5
725
750
- Recommended nose weight
55
65
65
65
65
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For: Australia, New-Zealand.
PETROL ENGINES
2.0 litre 150
Gearboxes
Manual (5-speed)
CVT (6- speed)
Model codes:
BU...
AFZ7
AFZM
AFZH
AFZP
Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e
2WD
4WD
2WD
4WD
- Unladen weight
1 350
1 415
1 380
1 445
- Kerb weight
1 425
1 490
1 455
1 520
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 970
1 970
1 970
1 970
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W) when towing
2 035
2 035
2 035
2 035
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 020
3 020
3 020
3 020
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 050
1 050
1 050
1 050
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
65
65
65
65
