tow bar Peugeot Bipper 2009 Owner's Manual

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Parking assistance
AUDIBLE REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
The audible system consists of four
proximity sensors, installed in the rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle which enters the
field: person, vehicle, tree, fence, behind the
vehicle during the manoeuvre.
However, it will not be able to detect
obstacles located immediately below the
bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks
cone or any other similar object may be
detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre
but may no longer be detected when the
vehicle moves close to it.
This system does not take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver. Stop the assistance
Change to neutral.
Operating fault
If this warning light or the service
warning light comes on on the
instrument panel, accompanied
by a message on the display,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Good practice
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow.
Engage reverse gear
The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more rapid as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately thirty centimetres, the audible
signal becomes continuous.
This function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed.
You are advised to obtain a towbar
recommended by PEUGEOT and have it
installed by a professional.
If anomalies are detected on engaging
reverse gear, the warning light comes on,
possibly accompanied by a message on the
display.

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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
Seats
SPLIT REAR BENCH SEAT
The left-hand side (2/3) or right-hand side
(1/3) of this bench seat can be folded to
adapt the load space in the boot.
Table position
Press the head restraint and its lug
simultaneously to place the head restraint in
the low position.
Unlock the seat back by pulling the
corresponding side control towards you. The
red indicator becomes visible.
Fold the corresponding seat back onto the
seat cushion.
Fully folded position
After placing the seat back in the table
position, pull the corresponding strap to
unlock the rear feet of the seat.
Lift the seat fully to secure it in the fully
folded position.
Removing the bench seat
After placing the bench seat in the fully
folded position, lower the corresponding
transverse bar to unlock the front feet of the
seat.
Lift the bench seat to detach it from its front
anchorages.
While driving, secure the red retaining
strap, located on the back of the bench
seat cushion, to one of the rods of a
front head restraint.

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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.

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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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Having your vehicle towed
BEING TOWED
Without lifting (four wheels on the ground)
You must always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is located in the
tool kit behind the driver's seat (Light van) or
behind the rear bench seat (Combi).
From the front
Unclip the cover on the right using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
From the rear
Unclip the cover at the bottom using a flat
tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
With lifting (2 wheels only on the ground)
It is preferable to lift the vehicle using
professional lifting equipment. When being towed with the engine
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
On the towed vehicle, the gear lever must be
put in neutral; failure to observe this special
condition may result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
started.