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Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars which have been tested andapproved from the design stage ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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% "#) ''('$%2 distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest loads are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight is close tothe maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it. '' 2 towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.As the fan is electronically 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. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. ' 2
in certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the maximumload up a steep slope in high tem-peratures), the engine automatically
limits its power. In this case, cutting
off the air conditioning allows theengine power to be recovered, andtherefore the towing speed to be sig-nificantly increased (approximately12 mph [20 km/h] more). If the coolant temperature warning light comes on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as soon as pos-sible.
0" %2 check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressure. "+ %2 towing increases the brak-
ing distance. Drive at a moderate speed, change down early and brake
gradually.
$ $2 sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a moderate speed.
)$9)% & Adjust your headlamps so as not to dazzle other road users (see sectionon ''Manual adjustment of head-lamps''). Check the electrical sig-
nalling of the trailer.
) '& # &'"" ' For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, this system automatically corrects theheight of the beam, whatever the
load of the vehicle. The driver is thenassured of having optimum lightingand not causing a nuisance to otherroad users.
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