tow Peugeot Bipper 2009 Owner's Guide

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Seats
Returning the bench seat to its position
Put the bench seat in place in its front
anchorages in the fully folded position.
Fold the bench seat to the table position,
the front and rear feet of the seat lock
automatically.
Returning the bench seat to the sitting position
Lift the bench seat back.
Take care not to trap the seat belts.
Lock the seat back by pushing it fully
towards the rear. The red indicator is no
longer visible.
Repeat all of these operations for the other
part of the rear bench seat.

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Ventilation
CORRECT USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
For even air distribution, ensure that the
exterior air intake grille located at the base
of the windscreen is not obstructed and that
the side and central vents, the air outlets on
the floor and the air extractor at the rear are
open.
The air conditioning is useful in all seasons
as it eliminates condensation and air
humidity. Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in perfect working order.
Have the filter elements (air filter and
passenger compartment filter) replaced
regularly. If you drive in a dusty environment,
have them replaced twice as often.
It is normal that the condensation created by
the air conditioning system results in a flow
of water which may form a puddle under the
vehicle when parked.
If the system does not produce cold air, do
not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer . VENTS
For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot
or cool air in the passenger compartment,
there are:
- 2 adjustable central vents,
- 2 adjustable and closing side vents,
- 2 vents directed towards the floor of the vehicle.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows closed.
However, if the interior temperature remains
high after a prolonged period parked in the
sun, do not hesitate to ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes.

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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
Ventilation
These controls are located on the centre console.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning mode is operational
when the engine is running. The diode is lit.
Temperature adjustment
Control positioned:
- in the blue zone triggers cool
air,
Air flow
The force of the blown air, from
the vents, varies from 1 to the
strongest 4 . Remember to adjust
this control in order to reach the
ambient air comfort level. To switch off the
blower, place the control in position 0 .
The air supply distribution is
directed by the control turned
towards:
the side vents and the central
vents,
the side vents, the central vents
and the footwells,
the footwells,
the windscreen, the front side
windows and the footwells,
the windscreen.
Press the air blower control. The
diode lights.
The air blower control must not
be in position 0 (zero flow) for air
conditioning to be obtained.
Turn the control to the position required.
- in the red zone triggers heating
of the interior ambient air.
Air distribution

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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
Practical information
LOAD SPACE LAYOUT
Stowing rings
There are 6 stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your loads.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp
braking, you are advised to place heavy
objects as far forwards towards the driver ’s
seat as possible.
Storage tray
A storage tray is provided at the rear left of
the load space.
Torch
A magnetic torch is provided at the rear right
of the load space.
Remove the torch from its base by
pressing the button then pivoting the torch
downwards by 90 degrees.
To switch on the torch, slide the switch
forwards.
To change the 4 storage batteries (NiMH
type), remove the protective cover from the
torch.
To put the torch back in place, engage
it in the notches on the base and pivot it
upwards.
Ladder type vertical partition
Behind the driver ’s seat, a ladder type
vertical partition protects the driver against
the risk of load movement.
Partitions
Panel, glazed and mid-height panel
with grille type partitions are offered to
complement your light van.
The transportation of passengers in the
load space is not permitted.
You are advised to immobilise the load
by securing it firmly using the stowing
rings on the floor. The torch’s storage batteries recharge
automatically while driving.
An additional light is installed in the centre of
the torch base (refer to the "Interior lighting"
section).

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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
Practical information
REAR LAYOUT
Stowing rings
There are 4 stowing rings on the rear floor to
secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings, this enables
you to secure your luggage.
Rear shelf
Unfold the shelf to conceal the contents of
the boot from sight from the outside.
Fold the shelf back on itself for easier
access to the contents of the boot.
Store the shelf behind the rear bench seat
when loading bulky items vertically.
Removing the shelf
Fold the shelf back on itself.
Lift the shelf to approximately 60°.
Unclip the shelf's side fixings from its
supports.
Remove the shelf.
Store the folded shelf in the location behind
the rear bench seat.
To put the shelf back in place, carry out
these operations in reverse order.

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Driving safety
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise your
vehicle.
Check that the handbrake is applied firmly
before leaving the vehicle.
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning light which
comes on on the instrument panel.

When parking on a slope, direct your wheels
towards the pavement and pull the handbrake.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear
after parking the vehicle, particularly if the
vehicle is loaded.
Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button to lower
the handbrake.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press this button, the two direction
indicators flash.
They operate with the ignition off.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the change of direction function, via the
right-hand or left-hand direction indicator, is
deactivated.

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SAFETY
Air bags
SIDE AIR BAGS
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the air bag may not be
triggered.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel, consult a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay to
have the system checked. The air
bags may no longer be triggered
in the event of a serious impact.

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ACCESSORIES
Towing a trailer
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Driving advice
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the
engine speed and reduce your speed. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.

Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.

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Towing a trailer
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, the automatic cutting off of the air
conditioning allows the engine power to be
recovered.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.

Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
features" section of chapter 7) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure.

Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.

ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.

Rear parking assistance: the
assistance will be deactivated
automatically when an original PEUGEOT
towbar is used (see the "Rear parking
assistance" section of chapter 4).
Towbar
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer .
If this equipment is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer , it is essential that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment located at the
rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
The operation of the sensors is deactivated
automatically when the pin of the trailer
cable is inserted in the towbar socket.
When the trailer cable pin is removed, the
sensors are re-activated.

Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it. The air density decreases with
altitude, so reducing the performance of
the engine. The maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for each 1 000 metres
of altitude. Refer to the "Technical data"
chapter for details of the weights and
towed loads applicable to your vehicle
and also to the administrative documents
(V5 registration document, ...).

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ACCESSORIES
Equipment
ROOF RACK AND ROOF BARS
To install the transverse roof bars or a
roof rack, use the fixings provided for this
purpose.
Maximum loads:
- on the roof rack: 80 kg,
- on the 3 transverse roof bars: 90 kg,
- on the 2 transverse roof bars fitted on the longitudinal bars: 90 kg.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle. A
wide range of accessories and original parts,
recommended by PEUGEOT , is offered by
"Accessories", in a catalogue and on line
from a PEUGEOT dealer.
Never exceed the gross vehicle weight
(GVW).
Range of professional equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Towbars, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Roof bars, set of transverse roof bars,
loading roller.
Protective wood floor, non-slip wood floor,
wood side protection, window protection
grille.
"Accessories"
Another range is also available from
PEUGEOT Accessories; this is structured
around 5 groups:
"Protection": anti-theft alarm,
window engraving, first aid kit,
high visibility safety jacket, rear
parking assistance, warning
triangle, snow chains...

"Touring": seat covers
compatible with the side air
bags, boot tray, rubber mats,
carpet mats, 3D mats, net on rear
door, set of transverse bars on
longitudinal bars...
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.