towing PEUGEOT 207 2010 Owners Manual

i
44
The condensation created by the
air conditioning results in a dis-
charge of water under the vehicle
which is perfectly normal.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and main-
tenance guidelines below:

 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 dashboard ; this is used
for regulation of the air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 mi nutes, once 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 compartment fi lter .
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the p urifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.

 If the system does not produce cold air, deactiva te it and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available e ngine power and so
improves the towing ability.
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior tempe rature is very high, fi rst
ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting high enough to qui ckly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and do es not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

i
SAFETY
100
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or acci-
dent.

 Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off. Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN

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

i
135
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 parcel shelf
support,

 remove the box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box).
For adaptating the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
5. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing
the vehicle".
Other accessories
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
facing 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.
* According to country.

!i
154
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, pull on the cov-
er to unclip it.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

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

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is stowed 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 rear parcel shelf support,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
ing bar.
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.

ii
155
* The bicycle carrier cannot be attached to your vehicle's tailgate.
TOWBAR 207 99G
Towbar suitable only for the attachment
of a bicycle carrier * .
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.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
We recommend the use of genuine
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
using the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle, in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
We recommend that you do not
drive up onto high kerbs (risk of
damaging your vehicle). 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
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.
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.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.

i
156
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting

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

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.

10
161
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 ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.
SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

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

Gearboxes
Manual "2 Tronic"
- Kerb weight 1 300 - 1 288 - 1 232 1 241 - 1 231
- Payload 320 - 292 - 338 409 - 399
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 620 - 1 580 - 1 570 1 650 - 1 630
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 400 2 580
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 780 - 820 - 830 930 - 95 0

on an 8 % gradient 830 - 870 950 - 970
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 950 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 - 600 - 590 600
- Recommended nose weight 38 - 38 - 46 46
*** The weight of the braked trailer may be in creased, within the GTW limit, on condition that th e 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.

10
162
TECHNICAL DATA
SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.4 litre VTi 16V 95 hp

Gearboxes
Manual
- Kerb weight 1 253 - 1 240
- Payload 387 - 400
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 640
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 580
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 940
on an 8 % gradient -
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600
- Recommended nose weight 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 ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.
*** The weight of the braked trailer may be in
creased, within the GTW limit, on condition that th e 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.

10
163

SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.6 litre VTi 16V 120 hp
1.6 litre THP 16V
150 hp

Gearboxes
Manual Auto. Manual
- Kerb weight 1 275 1 321 - 1 312 1 370 - 1 356
- Payload 375 - 365 374 - 366 340 - 344
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 650 - 1 640 1 695 - 1 678 1 710 - 1 700
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 600 2 645 - 2 638 2 640
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 950 - 960 950 - 960 930
on an 8 % gradient 1 000 - 1 010 1 000 - 1 010 1 000
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 600 600
- Recommended nose weight 46 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 ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.
*** The weight of the braked trailer may be in
creased, within the GTW limit, on condition that th e 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.

10
168
TECHNICAL DATA
SALOON WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines
1.4 litre Turbo
HDI 70 hp
1.6 litre Turbo
HDI 90 hp
1.6
litre Turbo HDI
90 hp 99g
1.6 litre Turbo
HDI 110 hp

Gearboxes
Manual Manual Manual Manual
- Kerb weight
1 261 - 1 251 - 1 269 1 280 - 1 272 - 1 290 1 260 - 1 279 1 328 - 1 319 - 1 358
- Payload 399 - 369 - 341 420 - 408 - 340 445 - 450 382 - 391 - 323
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 660 - 1 620 - 1 610 1 700 - 1 680 - 1 630 1 630 - 1 654 1 710 - 1 710 - 1 681
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 600 2 650 1 630 - 1 65 4 2 690
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 940 - 980 - 990 950 - 970 - 1 020
980
on an 8 % gradient 940 - 980 980 - 1 000
1 030
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 600 600 600 600
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 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 ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.
** The weight of the braked trailer may be inc
reased, 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 roadholding performance.