trailer PEUGEOT 108 2016 Owners Manual

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack...). u
s
e a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3
000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F

F
ully screw in the towing eye.
general recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from
the front
.
F

I

nstall the towing arm.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W

ith an
etg
gearbox: place the selector at
position N . Never use the radiator crossmember.
When being towed, the speed limiter
should be dectivated, as well as the
"Active City Brake" system (if fitted to
your vehicle).
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer or
use a towbar. Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F
u
n

lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
In the event of a breakdown