Towing a trailer
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Good Practice
OTHER ACCESSORIES
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, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power.
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle. A
wide range of recommended accessories
and genuine parts is available.
Rear parking sensors
The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.
Range of trade equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessory catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which should preferably be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, non-slip wooden protective
floor.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
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 you entrust the
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6. fitting of this equipment to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If this equipment is not fitted by a
Tyres:
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that
it is fitted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Protective grilles.
check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle (see the
"Identification markings" section of
chapter 8) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressures.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk associated with
fitting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by PEUGEOT.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please obtain information from
the Manufacturer before fitting this type
of equipment.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
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