2018 PEUGEOT EXPERT towing capacity

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Seating area fittings
High load retaining net
This allows the use of the entire loading
capacity, up to the roof:
-
b
ehind the front seats in row 1, when the
rear seats (and bench seats) in rows 2
and
3
are folded or removed.
-
b

ehind the rear seats (and bench seats)
in row 2, when the rear seats (and bench
seats) in row 3
are folded or removed.
Upper fixings Lower fixings (behind row 1)
If your vehicle has fixed
one-piece bench seats
or seats and bench seats:
If your vehicle has seats and bench seats or
individual seats on rails : F

O
n each side in row 2, insert the fixings
in the floor anchorages then turn them a
quarter turn to lock them in place (as shown
a b ove).
Place them as close as possible to the end of
the rail.
Lower fixings (behind row 2)
F Unclip the anchorage cover in the roof on each side. F

O
n each side in row 2, insert the fixings in
the floor anchorages (as shown above).
F
U
se the stowing rings.
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Ease of use and comfort

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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.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least around 600
miles (1,000 kilometres).
When the exterior temperature is high,
leaving the engine running for 1
to
2
minutes after stopping the vehicle to
allow it to cool is recommended.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT
towbar is used.
Starting/switching off
the engine, manual key,
remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
Starting with the key
The parking brake must be applied.
Driving

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Battery capacity
Vehicle lengthRating in Ah
(Ampere hours)
Compact 480
Standard 640
Long 720
/ 800
Always replace the battery with one of
equivalent specification.
To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
Access to the tools
For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
With a manual gearbox, move the gear
lever into neutral.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
place the gear selector into position N .
Failure to adhere to this specification
may lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
The towing eye is stowed in the tool box.
In the event of a breakdown