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DRIVING:
T
owbar,
towing
Towing
(boat, caravan,
etc.)
•
Before setting off:
-
check the tyre pressures of the vehicle
and
the
trailer.
-
check the trailer
lights.
-
practise
manoeuvring,
especially
in
reverse.
- regularly grease the swivel
joint
of the
towbar, remove
it
when
the towing is finished.
• In
a
caravan,
distribute
the
load
inside
and
do
not
exceed
the
authorised
weight.
•
Always drive
at
a moderate
speed,
change
down
at
the
proper
time,
both when
driving
uphill
and
when
driving
downhill.
Pay
attention
to side
winds.
•
When
towing,
fuel consumption
increases.
•
Your braking distance
will
be increased. Brake progressively
and
gently.
Avoid
sudden
braking.
Do not exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle
Towable
weights:
see page
114.
Towbar
The towbar
must
be fitted
by
a
PEUGEOT
dealer.
Use
accessories
approved
by
Auto-
mobiles
PEUGEOT and follow
the manu-
facturer's
fitting
instructions.