Practical information
Removing
Towing device with towball
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation be
performed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used.
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each
Before each use
fixing clip.
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
Hatchback:
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-
the green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
-
when the external temperature is greater
than 10°C (example: in summer, etc.),
in the event of towing,
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-
-
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the locking wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A).
the safety lock is on and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Towing device
Load distribution
F 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
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the towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
Observe the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data
section of this guide.
SW:
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the towball is correctly engaged
(position A),
exceeding it.
Complying with the maximum
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the safety lock is on and the key
removed; the trigger can no longer be
operated,
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude.
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
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the towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – accident risk!
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
GTi towing
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towing
device.
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