TOWING, BREAKDOWN
Before towing anything, set the gear lever to N position, wait for approximately one minute, unlock the steering column then release the parking brake.
Steering column unlocking
With the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds.
Reset the gear lever to N , then wait for approximately one minute before towing.
The steering column unlocks, the accessory functions are powered: you can use the vehicle’s lights (direction indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, you can (depending on the vehicle) press the engine start button twice (Note: risk of running down the battery).
The speed specified by current legislation for towing must always be observed. If you are driving the towing vehicle, do not exceed the permissible towing weight for your vehicle. Refer to the paragraph on “Weights” in Section 6 of the vehicle user manual.
Towing the vehicle
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
When the ignition is off, the steering and braking assistance functions no longer operate.
Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.
Automatic gearbox
When setting off, if the lever is locked in position P even though you are pressing the brake pedal, the lever can be released manually in order to unlock the drive wheels.
To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter and press the 2 push button while simultaneously pressing the 1 button on the lever to unlock the lever and shift to position N.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic gearbox with electronic lever
As position P is automatically engaged when the ignition is switched off, in some situations (e.g. when using some car washes) it may be necessary to engage position N.
With position P engaged and the ignition switched on (with the READY message on the instrument panel), shift the gear lever 3 a notch forwards or backwards. Wait approximately one minute then switch off the ignition by pressing the start button.
The next time the ignition is switched on, the automatic engagement of position P will be reactivated and it will be engaged in the situations previously described.
Only use the front 4 and rear 8 towing points (never use the driveshafts or any other part of the vehicle). These towing points may only be used for pulling. They must never be used for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.
Access to towing points
Front towing point
Press zone A and keep depressed while pulling zone B to open flap 5.
Rear towing point
Press zone C and keep depressed while pulling zone D to open flap 7.
Tighten the towing hitch 6 fully: first by hand until it stops, then finish by locking it with the wheel brace or, depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 6 and the wheelbrace or lever provided with the tools. For more information, please refer to “Tools” in Section 5 of the vehicle user manual.
Ensure that the towing eye is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking.
- Use a rigid towing bar. If a rope or cable is used (where the law allows this), the vehicle being towed must be able to brake.
- A vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.
- Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this may result in damage being caused to the vehicle.
- In all cases, it is advisable not to exceed 15.5 mph (25 km/h).