towing capacity PEUGEOT 106 2001 Owners Manual

PRACTICAL INFORMATION93
To tow your 106 without
lifting... A towing bar should always be used. From the front and rear:Ð Attach the towing bar to the towing eye.
T ow-bar
This device must be Þtted by a
PEUGEOT dealer. T
owing (boat, caravan, etc.)
¥ before setting out:
- check the pressure of thetyres, both on the vehicle and
on the trailer.
- check the electrical signals onthe trailer
- practice manoeuvring, in parti-cular reversing.
- grease the tow ball regularly,remove it when you have Þni-shed towing.
¥ In a caravan, distribute the loadinside evenly and do not exceedthe maximum load.
¥ Always drive at a moderate
speed, change gear early, bothgoing uphill and downhill. Payattention to side winds.
¥ When towing, fuel consumptionincreases. Do not forget to use a
roof deßector if necessary.
¥ Braking distance increases.
Brake gradually and gently. Avoidjerky braking. Do not exceed your vehicle’s
towing capacity. T
owing weight: see ÔTechnical dataÕ
section. Recommended nose weight: 50 kg.
06-05-2002