PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, Driving advice
ETC.
Distribution of loads
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for ) Distribute the load in the trailer so
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
) If this message is dis-
played, stop your ve-
hicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing
load must be reduced by 10 % of the
GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres
of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for
the engine to cool before topping up the
level, if necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified work-
shop without delay.
Side wind Braking
) Take into account the increased Towing a trailer increases the braking
We recommend the use of gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbars and
their harnesses 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
or a qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fitted using the
electrical pre-equipment located
at the rear of the vehicle and in
accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions.
sensitivity to side wind.
distance.
Cooling Tyres
Towing a trailer on a slope increases ) Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
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the temperature of the coolant.
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
) To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Lighting
) Check the lighting and signalling on
the trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi-
cant stress and its driver must
be particularly careful.
Opening of the lower tailgate is
prohibited if a towbar is being
used.
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