TOWING: breakdown

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Before any towing, including on a flatbed truck, put the gear control in N position, unlock the steering column and release the parking brake.

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 WEIGHTS (IN KG).

To carry out breakdown recovery on a flatbed or to tow the vehicle using a towing point (see the next page), observe the following instructions:

- Insert the key into the ignition and set to “On” “ON” position 2 or, depending on the vehicle, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the start button;

- Set the gear control to N position;

- The steering column unlocks. The accessories functions are supplied: you can use the vehicle lighting functions (hazard warning lights, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle lights must be on;

- Depending on the vehicle, after unlocking the steering column, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds;

- Depending on the vehicle, once you have finished towing, press and hold the engine start button for approximately two seconds (risk of running down the battery).

Choice of towing

It is strictly forbidden to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.

Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking. After use, ensure that the tools are correctly placed in their support, positioned correctly in their housing, attach the strap, then make sure that the tool kit access flap is properly locked.

Risk of injury.

Only use the front 2 and rear 5 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 2

Unclip the cover 1 by passing the key integrated in the card in the notch A.

Rear towing point 5

Unclip the cover 4 by passing the key integrated in the card in the notch B.

Tighten the towing hitch 3 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 hitch 3 and the wheelbrace or lever provided with the tools TOOLS.

Do not remove the key from the ignition switch, or leave the card in the vehicle during towing (depending on the vehicle).

Risk of the steering column locking.

Ensure that the towing eye is bolted correctly.

Risk of losing the towed object.

When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not operational.

- 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).