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Peugeot 5008 2009-2016 Owner's Manual Practical information Towing a trailer

Practical information2525008_en_Chap10_infos-pratiques_ed01-2015Towing a trailerYour vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.We recommend the use of genuine PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.If the trailer starts to sway, you risk losing control. The trailer could overturn. There is a risk of an accident.Do not try to correct the trailer's movement by accelerating. Reduce your speed and do not counter-steer. Brake if necessary.Driving adviceDistribution of loadsFDistribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceedingit.Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. Above 1000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10% for every 1000 metres of altitude.
10Practical information2535008_en_Chap10_infos-pratiques_ed01-2015Side windFTake into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.CoolingTowing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.FTo lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature.In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.BrakingTowing a trailer increases the braking distance.To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.TyresFCheck the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.LightingFCheck the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.FIf the warning lamp and theSTOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
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