Towing: breakdown

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Towing: breakdown

Before towing, set the gearbox to N position then wait for around a 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.
Reposition the lever in N position, then wait for around a minute.
Before towing, set the gear lever to N position, then wait for around a 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.
Set the lever to N position, then wait for around a minute.
The steering column unlocks and 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.
Depending on the vehicle, once you have finished towing, press the engine start button twice (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 maximum towing weight for your vehicle WEIGHTS (IN KG).

Towing or recovering your vehicle on a flatbed

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
Before towing or recovering your vehicle on a flatbed, respect the following instructions:
  • with the card in the detection zone, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds;
  • set the gear lever to N position;
  • the accessories functions are supplied: you can use the vehicle lighting functions (direction indicators, brake lights, etc.).
  • once you have finished towing, press the engine start button twice.
WARNING
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
WARNING
Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.

Access to towing points

Use only the front 4 and rear 6 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.

Front towing point

Press zone A and maintain the pressure while pulling on zone Bto open the flap 2.

Rear towing point

Press zone C and maintain the pressure while pulling on zone D to open the flap 5.
Tighten the towing hitch 3 to the maximum: first tighten by hand as far as possible, then finish by locking it using the wheel brace or, depending on the vehicle, using the lever.
You must only use the towing ring 3 and the wheel brace or the lever stored with the tools TOOLS.
WARNING
Ensure that the towing ring is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
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).
WARNING
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.