Towing a trailer
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this case,
automatic cutting off of the air conditioning
allows the engine power to be saved.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeOt towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a
PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
If this equipment is not fitted by a PeugeOt
dealer, it is essential that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment located at
the rear of the vehicle and following the
manufacturer's instructions.
the operation of the rear parking sensors is
deactivated automatically when the trailer
cable connector is inserted in the towbar
socket.
When the trailer cable is removed, the rear
parking sensors are re-activated.
ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
Rear parking sensors: the sensors will be
deactivated automatically when an genuine
PeugeOt towbar is used.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Refer to the "technology on board -
Parking sensors" section.
Distribution of loads
ChecksSee the "levels" section of
chapter 7.
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it. the air density decreases with
altitude, so reducing the performance of the
engine. the maximum towed load must be
reduced by 10 % for each 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures on the
towing vehicle and the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Refer to the "technical data -
Identification markings" section.
For information on the maximum
weights and towed loads applicable to
your vehicle, refer to the "technical data -
Weights" section.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.
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