towing PEUGEOT 207 2008 Owners Manual

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The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance rules below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, do not hesitate t o ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air flow control at a sufficient level t o provide an adequate
renewal of air in the passenger compartment.

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the fascia; th is is used for
regulation of the air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compa rtment fi lter. Thanks
to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and gre asy deposits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engi ne power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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BOOT LAYOUT (SALOON)

1. Rear shelf
(see details on following page)

2. Hooks
(see details on following page)

3. Stowing rings

4. Luggage retaining net
(see details on following page)

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Hooks Hooked onto the stowing rings, this ena-
bles you to secure your luggage, either
to the bottom of the boot or to the back
of the rear seats.
Rear shelf (Saloon)
To remove the shelf:

 unhook the two cords,

 raise the shelf slightly, then remove it. The hooks permit the securing of shop-
ping bags. Luggage retaining net
When changing a wheel
The hooks permit easy access to
the spare wheel by retaining the
boot carpet by means of its cord.
You have two storage options:
- either upright behind the front seats,
- or upright behind the rear seats.

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BOOT LAYOUT (SW)

1. Load space cover
(see details on following page)

2. 12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)

3. Hooks
(see details on previous page)

4. Retaining straps

5. Stowing rings

6. Luggage retaining net
(see details on previous page)

7. High load retaining net
(see details on following page)

8. Storage box

9. Storage net

10. Storage box
(refer to the section "Practical infor- mation - § Changing a wheel")

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SAFETY
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.
If you forget to cancel the direction in-
dicators for more than twenty seconds,
the volume of the audible signal will
increase if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).


 Lower the lights stalk when moving
to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk when moving
to the right.
A visual warning by means of the direction in-
dicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lights if
you are the last in the queue.

 Press button A , the direction indicators
fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when overtaking a cyclist or a
pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking the cord(s) on
the hook(s) on the rear shelf sup-
port,

 remove the box containing the
tools.
1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- tectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
bolts.
List of tools Other accessories

5. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel, detach
the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel, refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the shelf support,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towbar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the "2 Tronic" or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to comply with this special
requirement may result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
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
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % 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.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning light and the

STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
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.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
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 fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fi tted us-
ing the electrical pre-equipment installed
at the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of alti tude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.4 litre 75 bhp 1.4 litre 16V 90 bhp

Gearbox
Manual Manual "2 Tronic"

Model codes: WC... WA... WG... KFV-C KFU-C KFU-C/P
- Kerb weight 1 300 - 1 288 - 1 232 1 224 - 1 214 1 241 - 1 2 31
- Payload 320 - 292 - 338 416 - 406 409 - 399
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 620 - 1 580 - 1 570 1 640 - 1 620 1 650 - 1 630
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 400 2 580 2 580
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 780 - 820 - 830 940 - 960 930 - 950
on an 8 % gradient 830 - 870 980 - 1 000 950 - 970
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 950 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 - 600 - 590 600 600
- Recommended nose weight 38 - 38 - 46 46 46
*** The weight of the braked trailer may be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may adversely affect its road holding performance.

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SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.4 litre VTi 16V 95 bhp 1.6 litre 16V 110 bhp

Gearbox
Manual Manual

Model codes: WC... WA... WG... 8FS-C NFU-C
- Kerb weight 1 253 - 1 240 1 300 - 1 288
- Payload 387 - 400 380 - 382
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 640 1 680 - 1 670
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 580 2 630
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 940 950 - 960
on an 8 % gradient - 1 000 - 1 010
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 600
- Recommended nose weight 46 46
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must
be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of alti tude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
***
The weight of the braked trailer may be increased,
within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may adversely affect its road holding performance.