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axle, and the nose weight approaches the

maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing

engine performance. The maximum towable load

must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of

altitude.

Electric motor

Electric vehicles must never be equipped

with towing devices.

It is therefore not possible to tow a trailer or

caravan.

When charging is complete, the green CHARGE

indicator lamp on the control unit comes on ﬁxed.

► Replace the protective cover on the charging

nozzle and close the charging ﬂap.

► Disconnect the control unit end of the

charging cable from the domestic socket.

Use genuine towing devices and their

wiring harnesses approved by

PEUGEOT. We recommend having them

ﬁtted by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

If not ﬁtted by a PEUGEOT dealer, they must

still be ﬁtted in accordance with the vehicle

manufacturer's instructions.

Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions

are automatically deactivated while an

approved towing system is in use.

Towing device with quickly

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This genuine towing device can be ﬁtted and

removed with no need for tools.

Accelerated charging

The end of charging is indicated by the charging

control unit and by the ﬁxed lighting of the green

indicator lamp in the ﬂap.

► Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and

close the charging ﬂap.

Fast charging

Comply with the maximum authorised

towable weight, as indicated on your

vehicle's registration certiﬁcate, on the

manufacturer's label and in the Technical

data section of this guide.

Complying with the maximum authorised

nose weight (towball weight) also includes

the use of accessories (bicycle carriers,

tow boxes, etc.).

The end of charging is indicated by the charger

and by the ﬁxed lighting of the green indicator

lamp in the ﬂap.

► Hang up the nozzle on the charging station.

► Depending on version, replace the protective

cover on the base and close the charging ﬂap.

1. Carrier

2. Protective plug

3. Connection socket

4. Safety eye

5. Detachable towball

6. Locking/unlocking wheel

7. Security key lock

Towing device

Load distribution

► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to the

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

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– the green mark on the wheel is aligned with

the green mark on the towball,

– the wheel is in contact with the towball

(position A),

– the security key lock is closed and the

key removed; the wheel can no longer be

operated,

After use

8. Label to note the key references

When travelling without a trailer or

load carrier, remove the towball and ﬁt the

protective plug into the carrier, to provide

clear visibility of the number plate and/or its

lighting.

– the towball must not be able to move in its

carrier; test by attempting to shake it with your

hand.

Fitting the towball

If the towball is not locked, the trailer can

become detached - risk of an accident!

A. Locked position (the green marks are

opposite each other); the wheel is in contact

with the towball (no gap).

B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite

the green mark); the wheel is no longer

in contact with the towball (gap of around

5 mm).

During use

Never release the locking system with a

trailer or load carrier on the towball.

Never exceed the maximum authorised

weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train

Weight or GTW.

Always comply with the maximum authorised

load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,

this device may become detached from the

vehicle - risk of an accident!

Before driving, check the headlamp height

adjustment and check that the lamps on the

trailer operate correctly.

For more information on Headlamp height

adjustment, refer to the corresponding

section.

► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective

plug 2 from the carrier 1.

► Insert the end of the towball 5 into the carrier

1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position

automatically.

Trailers with LED lamps are not

compatible with the wiring harness of this

device.

To ensure complete safety while driving

with a Towing device, refer to the

corresponding section.

Before each use

Verify that the towball is correctly ﬁtted,

checking the follow points:

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► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-

clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!

► Remove the protective cover from the

towball.

► Insert the key into the lock 7.

► Open the lock using the key.

► Attach the trailer to the towball.

► Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety

eye 4 on the carrier.

► Insert the trailer plug and rotate it by a

quarter turn to connect it to the connection

socket 3 on the carrier.

Removing the towball

► Grasp the trailer plug, perform a quarter turn

and pull to disconnect it from the connection

socket 3 on the carrier.

► Detach the cable on the trailer from the safety

eye 4 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.

► Check that the mechanism has correctly

locked into place (position A).

► Close the lock 7 using the key.

► Remove the key. The key cannot be removed

while the lock is open.

► Hold the towball 5 ﬁrmly in one hand; using

the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in

a clockwise direction; do not release the wheel.

► Extract the towball from the bottom of its

carrier 1.

► Clip the cap onto the lock.

► Release the wheel; it automatically stops in

the unlocked position (position B).

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Regularly check the security and tight

fastening of the roof bars, at least before each

trip.

Roof bars

As a safety measure and to avoid

Remove the roof bars once they are no longer

needed.

damaging the roof, it is essential to use

the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.

Observe the instructions on ﬁtting and use

contained in the guide supplied with the roof

bars.

Fitting directly to the roof

Maximum load distributed over the roof

bars, for a loading height not exceeding

40 cm: 70 kg.

As this value may change, please verify the

maximum load quoted in the guide supplied

with the roof bars.

If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed

of the vehicle to the proﬁle of the road to

avoid damaging the roof bars and the ﬁxings

on the vehicle.

Be sure to refer to national legislation in order

to comply with the regulations for transporting

objects that are longer than the vehicle.

► Reﬁt the protective plug 2 to the carrier 1.

► 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.

You must only attach the transverse bars to

the four ﬁxing points located on the roof frame.

These points are concealed by the vehicle doors

when the doors are closed.

The roof bar ﬁxings have a stud which must be

inserted into the opening of each ﬁxing point.

Aﬃx the enclosed label in a clearly visible

location, close to the carrier or in the

boot.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop for any work on the towball system.

Recommendations

Distribute the load uniformly, taking care

to avoid overloading one of the sides.

Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close

as possible to the roof.

Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve

traction as well as the behaviour of the

vehicle when braking.

Secure the load securely.

Drive gently: the vehicle will be more

susceptible to the eﬀects of side winds and its

stability may be aﬀected.

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