tow bar Peugeot 207 CC 2010 Owner's Manual

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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, 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 installed in a holder at
the bottom of the boot under the fl oor.
For access to it:

 place the vehicle in "coupé" confi gu-
ration,

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
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 automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this specifi c instruction may result in damage
to certain braking units and the
absence of braking assistance
when the engine is restarted.

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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 with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient 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.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
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 t-
ting 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. Driving advice
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. Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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The fi tting 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 specifi c warning.
You are advised to contact a rep-
resentative of the Marque to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of ac-
cessories and original parts from the
PEUGEOT network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from PEUGEOT's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by
PEUGEOT Accessories is structured
around 5 categories: PROTECTION -
TOURING - IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY -
STYLING - UNIVERSAL.
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, window etching,
security wheel bolts, breathalyz-
er, fi rst aid kit, warning triangle,
high visibility jacket, stolen ve-
hicle tracking system, puncture
repair kit, snow chains, anti-skid
covers. "Touring":
mats * , boot tray, fi xed coat
hook on head restraint, light-
er, aluminium door sills, rear
head rest.
For leisure pursuits: bicycle car-
rier on towbar ** , boot luggage
carrier, booster seats and child
seats, spectacles storage.
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by
the PEUGEOT network.
"In-car technology":
audio systems, satellite
navigation systems, Blue-
tooth hands-free system,
CD changer, speakers, DVD
player, connection kit for MP3
player or portable CD player,
USB Box, front and rear park-
ing sensors. "Styling":
seat covers compatible with
lateral airbags, aluminium
gear lever knob, styling strips,
alloy wheels, trims.
"Universal": screenwash, interior and exte-
rior maintenance and cleaning
products.
* To prevent any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another. Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulso-
ry to have a high visibility jacket,
warning triangle and spare bulbs
available in the vehicle.
** Precautions relating to the bicycle carrier on towbar:
- observe the manufacturer's recom- mendations for fi tting and use,
- refer to the "Technical data - § Weights and towed loads" section
for information regarding the recom-
mended nose weight.