2015 PEUGEOT BOXER weight

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toWInG
t
owing the vehicle
the removable towing eye is located in the
tool box under the front passenger seat.
unclip the cover using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully

.
Attach the approved towing arm to to the
removable towing eye.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
towing another
vehicle
the fixed towing eye is located on the right
below the bumper.
Attach the approved towing arm to the fixed

eye.
Failure to observe this requirement
may result in damage to certain braking
components and the lack of some braking
assistance systems when the engine is
re-started.
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 of

f 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:
-
vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,
-
four-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 arm
available...
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Being towed or towing

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toWBAr WItH QuIcKLY
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EtAcHABLE t
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WBALL
Presentation
this towball can be fitted and removed
quickly and easily without the use of tools. For information on the maximum
trailer weight and the recommended

nose weight, refer to the "
technical data -
W
eights" section.
For information on safely towing a trailer,
refer to the "Accessories -
towing a trailer"
section.
1.
Carrier

.
2.
Connector socket.
3.
Safety eye.
4.
Detachable towball.
5.
Locking / unlocking wheel.
6.
Key lock.
7.
Key reference label. A.
Locked position; the locking wheel is in


contact with towball (no gap).
B.
unlocked

position; the locking wheel
and towball are no longer in contact
(gap of about 5 mm). Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly
locked and verify the following points:
- the green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
-
the locking wheel is in contact with the
towball,
-
the key lock is on and the key removed;
the locking wheel can no longer be


operated,
-
the towball must no longer move at all in
its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
during use
Never unlock the device when a trailer or


load carrier is fitted to the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle (the
gross V

ehicle
Weight -
gVW), the trailer

, or the sum of the
two (the
gross train Weight - gtW).
Observe the legislation in force in the


country in which you are driving. After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
this


measure applies particularly if the towball
could hinder visibility of the number plate or
lighting.
transport solutions

179WEIGHtS And toWEd LoAdS
Refer to your registration certificate and the vehicle's chassis plate.
In each country, it is imperative that the towed loads permitted by local legislation a\
re complied with. For information regarding your
vehicle's towing possibilities and its gross train weight, contact a P
eugeOt dealer.the maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the leg\
islation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance o\
f the vehicle, to protect the engine. When the ambient


temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
these tables present the type-approved weights (in kg) according to the\
vehicle model and dimensions.
Load transfer
It is possible, if the towing vehicle has not reached its maximum permit\
ted weight (the gross Vehicle Weight or gVW), it is possible to transfer this weight to the trailer.
In all cases, do not exceed the trailer weight or the maximum weight for\
the vehicle plus trailer (the
gross train Weight or gtW) indicated.
Observe the towing limits of your vehicle.
Minibus
dimensions Model name GVWunbraked trailerrecommended nose weight
L3 H2 4404 005 X X
L4 H2 4424 250 X X
combi 5-6 seat
dimensionsModel name GVWunbraked trailerrecommended nose weight
L1 H1 330
3 000 750 100
333 3 300 750 100
L2 H2 333
3 300 750 100
435 3 500 750 120
combi 7-8-9 seat
dimensionsModel name GVWunbraked trailerrecommended nose weight
L1 H1 3303 150 750 100
L2 H2 3333 300 750 100
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teCHNICAL DAtA
Weights

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dimensionsModel name GVWunbraked trailerrecommended nose weight
L1 H1 328
2 800 750 100
330 3 000 750 100
333 3 300 750 100
335 3 500 750 100
435 3 500 750 120
440 4 005 750 120
L1 H2 330
3 000 750 100
333 3 300 750 100
335 3 500 750 100
L2 H1 330
3 000 750 100
333 3 300 750 100
335 3 500 750 100
435 3 500 750 120
L2 H2 330
3 000 750 100
333 3 300 750 100
335 3 500 750 100
435 3 500 750 120
440 4 005 750 120
Weights

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dimensionsModel name GVWunbraked trailerrecommended nose weight
L3 H2 333
3 300 750 100
335 3 500 750 100
435 3 500 750 120
440 4 005 750 120
L3 H3 333
3 300 750 100
335 3 500 750 100
435 3 500 750 120
440 4 005 750 120
L4 H2 435
3 500 750 120
440 4 005 750 120
L4 H3 435
3 500 750 120
440 4 005 750 120
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teCHNICAL DAtA
Weights

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IdEntIFIcAtIon MArKInGS
A. Manufacturer's plate
this plate is located on the front bumper
crossmember, under the bonnet.
1 -

european whole vehicle type approval number.
2 - VF... type and serial number.
3 -
gross vehicle weight (gVW).
4 -


gross train weight (gtW).
5.1 -

Maximum weight on front axle.
5.2 - Maximum weight on rear axle.
B. Serial number on the
bodywork E.
Serial number on the
bodywork
this number is located under the plastic
cover, at the sill on the right-hand side.
c. tyres
the label (image given as an indication only)
affixed to the vehicle's door pillar , on the
driver's side, indicates:
-
the tyre sizes,
-
the tyre pressures when laden.
d. Paint code
the paint code is located on the front
bumper crossmember, under the bonnet.
the tyre pressures must be checked cold,


at least monthly.
Vehicle identification

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● Ensure that there is no person or obstacle nearby (below or
above) when unloading.
●
Never leave the tipper body raised when not in use,
●
Always discharge the load with the top part of the rear body side


secured.
●
Observe the maximum payload on the weights plate on the
vehicle.
●
Check regularly that the suspension is in good condition and
that the tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures.
●
Distribute the load uniformly in the tipper body.
●
Transport similar products that discharge easily

.
SAFEtY AdVIcE
Discharge onto a flat and hard surface: a sloping
or loose surface may cause a change in the centre
of gravity, with an adverse affect on the stability of
the vehicle.
●
Never drive, even slowly, with the tipper body raised.
SPeCIAL FeAtuReS
tipper body

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WEIGHtS And toWEd LoAdS (KG)
For more information, refer to your registration certificate.
In each country, it is imperative that the towed loads authorised by
local legislation are complied with.
to find out your vehicle's towing
capacities and its gross train weight, consult a franchised dealer

.
the maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply


with the legislation in force in your country).
With load transfer, the braked trailer weight can be increased,
on condition that the equivalent of this load is removed from the
vehicle so that the
gtW is not exceeded. W

arning: towing with a
lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road
holding.
the gtW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a


maximum altitude of 1000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1000 metres.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the
performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the
ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.
the kerb weight is equal to the weight without load +


driver
(75 kg) + fuel tank filled to 90%. Before towing a trailer

, check
that:
-
the nose weight on the
towbar ball does not exceed


the value (S) indicated on
the trailer's weights plate,
-
the maximum trailer weight
is less than the value


indicated on the trailer's
weights plate and the
gross


Vehicle Weight (
gVW)


does not exceed the value
indicated on the vehicle's
weights plate.
-
in the case of a self-
supporting trailer, the
gross


train Weight must not


exceed the value indicated
on the vehicle's weights
plate.
General points
tipper body