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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
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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
