PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing The maximum towing load on a long
vehicle to more significant stress and its slope depends on the gradient and the
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
driver must be particularly careful.
outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
If the warning light and the
STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Tyres
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
We recommend the use of original
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PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
Lights
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
nesses 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.
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.
If the trailer is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fitted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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