tow bar Peugeot 206 SW Dag 2008 Owner's Manual

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Front towing eye
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Never use the radiator
crossmember.
Special features of the automatic
gearbox
When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, the following rules must
be adhered to:
- gear lever in position N,
- tow the vehicle at a speed less than 30 mph (50 km/h) over a
distance of not more than
30 miles (50 km),
- do not add oil to the gearbox. Rear towing eye
From the front or the rear
Attach the tow bar to the towing eye.
By lifting (two wheels only on the
ground)
It is preferable to lift the vehicle by
the wheels.
Without lifting (four wheels on the
ground)
You must always use a tow bar.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
MANUAL GEARBOX
(diesel version)
In the case of vehicles itted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the "neutral" position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain brak-
ing components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle and that the itting of the
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the towbar is not itted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is itted us -
ing the electrical pre-equipment installed
at the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily 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 signiicant stress
and its driver must be particularly
careful.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by 10%
and so on 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 approach-
es the maximum permitted 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. In all cases, pay attention to the cool-
ant temperature.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (towing the maximum load
on a steep gradient in high tempera-
tures), switching off the air condition-
ing permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore an increase in
the towing capacity.
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 pres-
sures.
Braking : Towing increases the brak-
ing distance.
Lights : Check the electrical signal-
ling on the trailer.
Side wind : Take into account the in-
creased sensitivity to side wind.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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206 ACCESSORIES
For your PEUGEOT only use acces-
sories and original parts approved by
the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all
adapted to your PEUGEOT, after be-
ing tested and approved for reliability
and safety, which PEUGEOT cannot
guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories,
approved by PEUGEOT, is available
through the dealer network. They all
carry the PEUGEOT guarantee:
Travel and Leisure: Towbar, boot
luggage rack , boot tray, roof bars,
roof boxes, ski carrier, bicycle carrier
(do not it the bicycle carrier on the
spoiler or on the rear screen), snow
chains, ...
Exterior style: Alloy wheels, trims,
mud laps, sunroof (it is imperative
that only genuine PEUGEOT products
are used for the itting of a sunroof),
front fog lamps, tailgate spoiler, sports
exhaust, aluminium and wood panel
trim, door sills, body kit, wing exten-
ders, two-tone steering wheel, ... Interior equipment:
Central armrest,
writing table, passenger seat protec-
tor, seat covers suitable for side air
bags, mats, boot tray, can holder, CD
storage, audio/telephone console,
door delectors, under-shelf storage,
sun blinds, ...
Technology: Audio/telephone, hands-
free kit, satellite navigation system,
CD changers, audio systems, speak-
ers, audio trim, rear shelf itted with
4 speakers, ...
Safety: Anti-theft alarm, window en-
graving, wheel locks, warning trian-
gle, irst aid kit, safety jacket, booster
seats and child seats, Isoix Kiddy
seat, ...
Van: Kit for conversion into a van, ... Depending on the coun-
try in which the vehicle
is sold, it is compulsory
to have a safety jacket,
warning triangle and spare bulbs
available in the vehicle.
Installation of radiocommunica-
tion transmitters
You are advised to contact a rep-
resentative of the PEUGEOT
marque before installing acces-
sory radiocommunication trans-
mitters with external aerial on your
vehicle.
The PEUGEOT network will inform
you of the characteristics (frequen -
cy band, maximum output power,
aerial position, speciic installa -
tion conditions) of the transmitters
which can be itted, in accordance
with the Motor Vehicle Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/CE).
The itting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by PEUGEOT may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
Please note this speciic warning.
You are advised to contact a repre-
sentative of the Marque to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.