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For more information about
weights and towed loads, refer to
chapter 9, "Weights" section.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
Y

ou should therefore use a high gear
to lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
towing a trailer
ACCeSSORIeS
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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures. Chapter 7, "Levels" section.If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible. Brakestowing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually
.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
Peuge O t towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fitting of this equipment to a PEUGEOT

dealer.
If this equipment is not fitted by a
P
euge O t
dealer
, it is imperative that
it is fitted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk associated with
fitting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by P
euge O t
.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please obtain information from
the Manufacturer before fitting this type
of equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
t

he ABS or DSC systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Parking sensors
t

he rear parking sensors system does
not function while the vehicle is towing.
Chapter 9, "Identification
markings" section.
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REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
part of the front bumper to prevent the
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
FittingRemoval
- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A on the front bumper.
-

Put it in place by pressing at each
clip

B located in the four corners.
Do not forget to remove the
snow screen when the exterior
temperature is higher than 10°C
(no risk of snowfall) and when towing. -
Pass a screwdriver into the hole
located near each of the clips.
-
u se the screwdriver as a lever to
unclip the four clips B in turn.
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Without lifting (4 wheels on
the road)
You should always use a towing bar.
BEING TOWED
ths procedure involves the use of the
towing eye supplied with the tools for
changing a wheel.
From the front
- unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part.
-

Fully screw in the removable towing
eye.
From the rear
- unclip the cover using a coin or the
flat part of the towing eye,
-

Fully screw in the removable towing
eye. When towing with the engine
switched of

f, there is no braking or
steering assistance.
Lifting (only 2 wheels on
the road)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (Diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fitted with
a manual gearbox, the gear lever
must be in neutral, failure to observe
this special condition may result in
damage to transmission and braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
started again.
Chapter 9, "Changing a wheel"
section.
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ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS
the engine characteristics (capacity,
maximum power , maximum power
speed, fuel, CO
2 emissions...) for your
vehicle are given in the registration
document.
t

hese characteristics correspond
to the values type-approved
on a test bed, under conditions
defined in European legislation
(Directive

1999/99/ e C).
For more information, refer to the
manufacturer's website or sales
brochure for the model. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS
the weights and towable loads for your
vehicle can be found on the vehicle's
registration certificate.
t

hese values, expressed in kg, are
laos present on the manufacturer's
plate or label.
t

he kerb weight is equal to the weight
without load + driver (75 kg) + fuel tank
filled to 90%.
t

he gt W and towed load values
indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1000 metres.
t

he value of
the towed load mentioned must be
reduced by 10 % for each additional
1000 metres.
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
gt

W is not exceeded. 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.
towing with a lightly loaded
vehicle can adversely af

fect road
holding.
towing a trailer increases braking
distances.
When towing, the maximum permitted
speed is reduced (comply with the
legislation in force in the country).
t he recommended nose weight is
the downward force on the towball
(removable with or without tools).
GVW: gross vehicle weight, the
maximum authorised weight.
GTW: gross train weight, the maximum
weight for vehicle plus trailer.
Refer to chapter 9, "Identification
markings" section.
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
P
euge O t
dealer
.
Weights