tow bar Peugeot 406 C 2003 Owner's Manual

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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
W ithout lifting (4 wheels on the road)
Y ou should always use a tow bar.
The towing eye is inside the spare wheel. From the front: Unclip the upper section of the cover and tilt it.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.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer. Y our 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 significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as closeas possible to the axle and the noseweight approaches the maximumpermitted without exceeding it. Cooling: T
owing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant. 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 load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. 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. T
yres:
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-ing the recommended pressures. Braking: T owing increases the braking dis-
tance. Lights: Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind: T ake into acount the increased sen-
sitivity to side wind.
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406 COUPE 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
safety, 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. Ð Security :Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit, warning triangle, etc.
Ð Protection :Carpets, door sill protector, boot tray mat, styling strips, seat covers compatible with side air bags, protective film for bumpers.
Ð Communication :Telephone, hands-free kits, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
Ð Customisation :Alloy wheels, spoiler, sports exhaust, leather gear lever knob, leather steering wheel.
Ð Comfort :Storage facilities, luggage net, telephone console, armrest.
Ð Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, boot rack, snow chains.
Ð Children :Booster seats and child seats.
Ð Maintenance products :Windscreen wash fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance products.