towing PEUGEOT BOXER 2021 User Guide

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Practical information
Fitting the towball

► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective
plug from the carrier.
►

Insert the end of towball
4 into carrier 1 and
push it upwards; the locking will take place
automatically.
The wheel 5 turns a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear.


► Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A ).
►

Close lock 6

using the key. ►

Always remove the key
. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
►
Clip the cap onto the lock.

► Remove the protective cover from the
towball.
►

Attach the trailer to the towball.
►


Attach the cable on the trailer to safety eye
3
on the carrier.
►

Connect the trailer plug to connection
socket

2 on the carrier.
Removing the towball
► Disconnect the trailer plug from the
connection socket 2 on the carrier.
►

Detach the cable on the trailer from the safety
eye

3 on the carrier.
►

Detach the trailer from the towball.
►


Refit the protective cover to the towball.
►


Remove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key

.
►

Insert the key into lock
6.
► Open the lock using the key .
► Hold towball 4
firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn wheel 5 fully in a
clockwise direction; do not release the wheel.
►

Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier

1.
►

Release the wheel; this automatically stops in
the unlocked position (position


B
).
►

Refit the protective plug to the carrier .
►


Carefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
jet wash, the towball must be removed and the
protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible
location, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Work on the towing device
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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In the event of a breakdown
1 - Getting the tools
They are stored in a box under the front
passenger seat.


► Turn the button a quarter turn, then pull the
tool box.
►
After use, press the button, then turn a
quarter turn to lock the tool box.


A. Extended socket
B. Wheel bar
C. Jack
D. Wheelbrace
E. Screwdriver (handle and bits)
F. Removable towing eye
2 - Removing the spare
wheel from its housing
To facilitate this, lift the rear of the
vehicle.
The spare wheel is specific to your vehicle, do not use it on vehicles of
different models.
Also, do not use spare wheels of a different
model to your vehicle.
These indications also apply to bolts.
With steel wheels:


H. Handle I.
Caliper
With alloy wheels:


H. Handle
I. Caliper
J. Bracket
K. Bolt
The spare wheel retaining bolt is located under
the rear bumper, on the right-hand side.

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In the event of a breakdown


Connect only to the terminals indicated
and illustrated above. In case of
non-compliance, risk of short circuit!
With a Diesel engine
► Connect the red cable to metallic terminal A,
then to the (+) terminal of backup battery B.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the negative (-) terminal of backup battery B

.
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C

of your vehicle.
►

Operate the starter
, let the engine run.
►

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ait for the engine to return to idle and
disconnect the cables.
With electric motor
► Connect the red cable to metallic terminal A,
then to the (+) terminal of backup battery B.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the negative (-) terminal of backup battery B

.
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C

of your vehicle.
►

Start the electric motor
.
► Disconnect the green or black cable from
earth point C on your vehicle.
►

Disconnect the red cable from metallic
terminal

A on your vehicle.
►

Leave the vehicle running for at least 20
minutes.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
► Access the battery , located in the left-hand
front floor.
►

Disconnect the battery
.
►

Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger

.
►

Reconnect starting with the (-) terminal.
►


Check the cleanliness of the terminals. If they
are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish
deposit), remove and clean them.
The charging operation must be carried out in a well-ventilated area and away
from naked flames and any sources of sparks
so as to avoid the risk of explosion or fire.
Do not try to recharge a frozen battery: it
must first be thawed to avoid the risk of
explosion. If it has frozen, before charging it,
have the battery checked by a specialist who
will check that the interior components have
not been damaged and that the container is
not cracked, which would involve a risk of
leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.
Perform a slow charge at low amperage for
about 24 hours maximum to avoid damaging
the battery.
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification; the
involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop is essential when
replacing or disconnecting the battery.
After refitting the battery at a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, the Stop
& Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Towing
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Electric

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In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
The removable towing eye is located in the tool
box under the front passenger seat.
►
Unclip the cover using a flat tool.

► Screw the removable towing eye in fully .
► Attach the approved towbar to the removable
towing eye.
►

Place the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to adhere to this instruction may
lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
Towing another vehicle

The fixed towing eye is located under the
bumper, on the right-hand side.
►

Attach the approved towbar to the rigid eye.

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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).

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Special features
Crew cab
The crew cab, available on van
versions, consists of a bench
seat, seat belts, a storage
compartment and side windows.
It is separated from the loading area by a high-
resistance partition providing comfort and safety.
Rear bench seat

This ergonomic bench seat has four seats.
Storage space

A storage space is available under the bench
seat.
From the cab, tilt the seat cushion forwards to
access it.
Do not tilt the bench seat cushion during
transport.
Do not attach anything to the cab fixing
structure.
Do not exceed the number of passengers
indicated on the registration certificate.
In the rear, the loading area is intended
for carrying goods only.
You are advised to place the goods or heavy
objects as far forwards as possible in the
loading area (towards the cab) and to secure
them by means of straps using the stowing
rings on the floor.
Child seats
Do not install child seats, booster
cushions or carry-cots on the rear seats
of the cab.
Chassis cab / Flatbed cab
The chassis cab and flatbed
cab versions are equipped with
a cab, fixed flatbed and specific
rear lamps.
These versions are also available with other
equipment:
–

a double cab,
–


a tipper truck.
For more information on all of its
equipment, refer to the corresponding
section.
Changing a bulb
For more information on Types of bulbs,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Special features
10Dimensions
This adaptation is available only on L2 single
cab; refer to the table below for the specifications
of the tipper truck.
Tipper truck (in mm)
Useable length3,200
Overall length 3,248
Useable width 2,000
Overall width 2,100
Height of boards 350
Weight of the conversion (in
kg) 550
For the L2 chassis cab specifications,
refer to the Dimensions section of the
platform version.
Weights and towed loads
(kg)
To have a towing device fitted, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.
The braked trailer weight with load transfer can
be increased, provided that the equivalent of this
load is removed from the vehicle so as not to
exceed the GTW. Warning! Towing using a lightly
loaded vehicle can adversely affect roadholding. The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight +
driver (75 kg) + tank full to 90%.


Before towing a trailer, check that:
–
the vertical force exerted on the towball is
not greater than the value (S) indicated on the
trailer
’s tare plate; –

the
Towed Weight (TW) is less than the value
indicated on the trailer’s tare plate and the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) does not exceed the
value indicated on the vehicle’s tare plate.
–
in the case of a self-supporting trailer
, the
Gross Train Weight (GTW) must not exceed the
value indicated on the vehicle's tare plate.
Hydraulic system
These precautions are mandatory for any
work on the hydraulic system.


– When carrying out maintenance work under
the tipper body , place the tipper body in the
safety position secured with its stay (position
indicated by a red arrow under the back of the
tipper body),

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Alphabetical index
Sensors (warnings) 53
Service indicator
13
Servicing

13, 83
Settings, equipment

15, 21
Sidelamps

23
Silent vehicle warning sound (Electric)

29, 42
Snow chains

103–104
Socket, auxiliary

136, 145
Socket, Jack

136, 145
Sockets, auxiliary

43–45
Speed limiter

83–84
Speed limit recognition

82–83
Speedometer

53
Stability control (ESC)

29
Stability control (ESP)

30
Starting a Diesel engine

69
Station, radio

135, 143
Steering mounted controls, audio

134, 142
Steering wheel adjustment

21
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

89
Stop & Start

23, 31, 26, 33, 76–77, 79, 84, 104
Storage

43–45
Sunshine sensor

23
Super-fast charging (Electric)

102–103, 109
T
Tables of engines 136–137
Table, writing
43–45
Tank, fuel

68
Technical data 136–137
Telephone
137, 177–178
Temperature, coolant

14
Tools

119–124
Topping-up AdBlue®

87
Touch screen

141, 156
Touch screen audio-telematic system

141, 156
Towball, quickly detachable

104–106
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

104–106
Towed loads

107
Towing another vehicle

104
Traction battery (Electric)

97–98, 109
Traction control (ASR)

57–58
Traffic information (TA)

135
Trip computer

22
Type of bulbs

97
Tyres

85
Tyre under-inflation detection

78–79
U
Under-inflation (detection) 78–79
USB
163–164, 172–173
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 159
Ventilation
35–36
Voice commands

166–168, 180–182
W
Wallbox (Electric) 71
Warning and indicator lamps
9
Warning lamps

9
Warning lamp, seat belts

60–61
Warnings and indicators

9
Washing

53
Washing (advice)

70, 116–117
Weights

107
Wheel, spare

85, 119–124
Window controls

18
Wipers

26
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

26