tow bar Peugeot 406 Break 2002 Owner's Manual

Rear lights, estate
Wing lights
To remove the trim, pull the handle towards you and release the panelupwards.Open the flap using the ignition key. Remove the connector by pressing the metal bar
A.
Unscrew the wing nut B.
Release the light. To gain access to the bulbs, press
the tabs and release the bulb holder. 1 - Brake/side lights (P21/5 W).
2 - Direction indicators (P 21 W). Change the faulty bulb.
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Special features of the automatic gearbox When towing with four wheels on the ground, the following rules must beobeyed:
-gear lever in position N,
-tow the vehicle at less than 30 m.p.h. (50 km/h) over a maxi-mum distance of 30 miles (50 km).
-do not add oil to the gearbox.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a tow bar.The towing eye is inside the spare wheel. From the front: Lift the cover using the flat part of the towing eye.Screw in the towing eye until it locks.From the rear:Unclip the cover by passing your hand behind the bumper and pushing.Screw in the towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only) It is preferable to raise the vehicle by the wheels.
Never use the radiator crossmember.

TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically 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 significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.The maximum towing load mustbe reduced by 10% for every 1000 metres of altitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads: Distribute
the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possi-ble to the axle and the nose weightapproaches the maximum permittedwithout exceeding it. Cooling:
Towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of thecoolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing speed on a long slope depends on the gradientand the outside temperature. For vehicles fitted with a direct injec- tion petrol engine, after towing or dri-ving at high speed for a long periodof time, the fan may operate forapproximately 6 minutes. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible. Tyres:
Check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and the trailer,observing the recommended pres-sures. Brakes: Towing increases the brak-
ing distance. Lights: Check the electrical sig-
nalling on the trailer.Side wind: Take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
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REAR POSITION
HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate) The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front seats (in the front position) or behind the rear seats
(in the rearposition). Luggage net fixings in the front position
-Fold down the rear seats (see section on 'Rear seats, Estate').
-Open the corresponding top fixings.
-Detach the anchor points.
-Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
-Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the stowing holes provided on the frame brackets of the rearseats.
-Tighten the two straps.
FRONT POSITION

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406 ACCESSORIES
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and safe-
ty, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee.
–Security : Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit etc.
–Protection: Covers compatible with side air bags, mats, door sill protector, styling strips.
–Communication: Telephone, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
–Customising: Alloy wheels, wheel trims, spoiler, sports exhaust.
–Comfort: Air conditioning, sun roofs*, storage facilities, portable refrigerator, luggage net,
telephone console, armrest, door sill protector, boot storage, door deflectors.
–Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, roof bars, carriers (for bicycles and skis), roof boxes, snow chains etc.
–Children: Booster seats and child seats, side blinds, rear blinds.
–Maintenance products: Windscreen washer fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance
products.
* As the fitting of a sun roof may require cutting of the roof strengthener, it is essential to use original PEUGEOT products only.