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PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF YOUR VEHICLE
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Towing a trailer, caravan,
boat etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle.
The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is mainly designed for
transporting people and luggage but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the tow-
ing vehicle to more significant stress
and its driver must be particularly
careful.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
The maximum towing load must be
reduced by 10% for every
1000 metres of altitude.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
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 per-
mitted without exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed, and reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
Always pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If the warning light comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Braking
Towing increases the braking dis-
tance.
Lights
Adjust your headlamps so that they
do not dazzle other road users.
Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer.
Side wind
Take into acount the increased sensi-
tivity to side wind.
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