Towing

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Towing

Breakdown recovery

Before any towing, including on a flatbed truck, set the gear control to position N 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 maximum towing weight for your vehicle WEIGHTS.
To recover a vehicle on a flatbed or tow the vehicle using a towing point, observe the following instructions:
  • with the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button;
  • Set the gear control to the NGEAR CONTROL, ELECTRONIC LEVER position: the parking brake is released;
  • press the engine Start button for more than two seconds. The accessories functions are powered: you can use the vehicle lighting functions (hazard warning lights, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle lights must be on;
  • once you have finished towing, press the engine start button for more than two seconds (risk of discharging the battery).

Choice of towing

It is strictly forbidden to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.
WARNING
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.

Access to towing points

Use only the front 2 and rear 5 towing points (never use the drive shafts 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.
Note: be sure to protect the towing point area with a cloth when using a flat screwdriver or similar tool.
Screw in the tow eye 3 by hand as far as possible.
You must only use the towing eye 3.
WARNING
Ensure that the towing eye is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
WARNING
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.

Standard version

Front towing point
Press the upper section of the flap 1 to tilt it.
WARNING
  • Use a rigid tow 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 any case, it is advisable not to exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).
Rear towing point
Press zone A and maintain the pressure while pulling zone B (using a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool) to open the flap 4.