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If using accessories attached to the

towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow

boxes):

– Comply with the maximum authorised nose

weight.

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No tools are required to install or remove this

genuine towing device.

– Do not transport more than 4 conventional

bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.

A. Locked position (green mark opposite the

white mark); the wheel is in contact with the

towball (no gap).

B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the

white mark); the wheel is no longer in contact

with the towball (gap of around 5 mm).

When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier

on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest

bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

To ensure complete safety while driving

with a Towing device, refer to the

corresponding section.

Vehicle equipped with motorised

tailgate with hands-free function

(Hands-Free Tailgate Access)

To avoid unintentionally opening the

motorised tailgate when operating the towing

device:

Before each use

Verify that the towball is correctly ﬁtted,

checking the follow points:

1. Carrier

2. Protective plug

– Deactivate this function in advance in the

vehicle's conﬁguration application.

– Or remove the electronic key from the

recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.

– The green mark on the wheel is aligned

with the white mark on the towball.

– The wheel is in contact with the towball

(position A).

– The security key lock is closed and the

key removed; the wheel can no longer be

operated.

3. Connection socket

4. Safety eye

5. Detachable towball

6. Locking/unlocking wheel

7. Security key lock

8. Label to note the key references

– The towball must not be able to move in

its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with

your hand.

If the towball is not locked, the trailer can

become detached - risk of an accident!

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During use

Fitting the towball

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Never release the locking system with a

trailer or load carrier on the towball.

Never exceed the maximum authorised

weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train

Weight or GTW.

Always comply with the maximum authorised

load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,

this device may become detached from the

vehicle - risk of an accident!

Before driving, check the headlamp height

adjustment and check that the lamps on the

trailer operate correctly.

For more information on Headlamp height

adjustment, refer to the corresponding

section.

► Check that the mechanism has correctly

locked into place and that the green mark on

the wheel is aligned with the white mark on the

towball (position A).

► Close the lock 7 using the key.

► Remove the key. The key cannot be removed

while the lock is open.

► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective

plug 2 from the carrier 1.

► Insert the end of the towball 5 into the carrier

1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position

automatically.

► Lower the cap to protect the lock.

After use

When travelling without a trailer or

load carrier, remove the towball and ﬁt the

protective plug into the carrier, to provide

clear visibility of the number plate and/or its

lighting.

► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-

clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!

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a clockwise direction until it stops; do not release

the wheel.

Removing the towball

► Grasp the trailer's plug, perform a quarter

turn and pull to disconnect it from the connection

socket 3 on the carrier.

► Detach the trailer's safety cable from the

safety eye 4 on the carrier.

► Extract the towball from the base of its

carrier 1.

► Release the wheel; it automatically locks

in the unlocked position and the red mark on

the wheel is in line with the white mark on the

towball (position B).

► Remove the protective cover from the

towball.

► Attach the trailer to the towball.

► Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety

eye 4 on the carrier.

► Insert the trailer plug and rotate it by a

quarter turn to connect it to the connection

socket 3 on the carrier.

► Unhitch the trailer from the towball.

► Replace the protective cover over the towball.

► Lift the cap to access the lock.

► Insert the key into the lock 7.

► Open the lock using the key.

► Hold the towball 5 ﬁrmly in one hand; using

the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in

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► Replace the protective plug 2 into the

carrier 1.

► Stow the towball in its bag to protect it from

knocks and dirt.

not exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle carrier):

80 kg.

As this value may change, please verify the

maximum load quoted in the guide supplied

with the roof bars.

Fitting on longitudinal bars

(SW)

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Maintenance

If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed

of the vehicle to the proﬁle of the road to

avoid damaging the roof bars and the ﬁxings

on the vehicle.

Be sure to refer to national legislation in order

to comply with the regulations for transporting

objects that are longer than the vehicle.

Correct operation is only possible if the towball

and its carrier are kept clean.

Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure

jet wash, the towball must be removed and the

protective plug ﬁtted to the carrier.

The transverse bars must be ﬁxed at the

markings located on the longitudinal bars.

Work on the towing device

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Recommendations

Direct ﬁtting on roof

Distribute the load uniformly, taking care

to avoid overloading one of the sides.

Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close

as possible to the roof.

Roof bars

Secure the load ﬁrmly.

As a safety measure and to avoid

damaging the roof, it is essential to use

transverse roof bars approved for your

vehicle.

Observe the instructions on ﬁtting and use

contained in the guide supplied with the roof

bars.

Drive gently: the vehicle will be more

susceptible to the eﬀects of side winds and its

stability may be aﬀected.

Regularly check the security and tight

fastening of the roof bars, at least before each

trip.

Remove the roof bars once they are no longer

needed.

The transverse bars must only be ﬁxed at the

four anchorage points located on the roof frame.

These points are concealed by the vehicle doors

when the doors are closed.

Maximum load distributed over the

transverse roof bars, for a loading height

The roof bar ﬁxings have a stud which must be

inserted into the opening of each anchorage

point.

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