TOWING: breakdown
Before towing, put the gearbox in neutral, unlock the steering column and release the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, if it is not possible to put the gear lever into position N, please consult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, depending on the vehicle, with the card on you, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox).
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.
Depending on the vehicle, once you have finished towing, press the engine start button twice (risk of running down the battery).
Unhitch the trailer, etc., if one is being towed.
Never use the drive shafts or axles.
These towing points may only be used for traction: never use them for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.
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).
- 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.
- Do not accelerate or brake suddenly when towing, as this may result in damage being caused to the vehicle.
- When towing a vehicle, do not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
- Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not operational.
Do not remove the key from the ignition switch or the card from the reader during towing.
Towing a vehicle fitted with an automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you may tow it with all four wheels on the ground, only in a forward gear, with the gear lever in neutral position N over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) and at a maximum speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).
When activated, in the event that the lever is stuck in P, depress the brake paddle. It is possible to free the lever manually. To do this, unclip the base of the lever then place a tool (rigid shaft) in the slot 2 (located to the right or left of the lever). Press simultaneously on the tool (rigid shaft) and the 1 button to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
Use only
At the rear:
- for vehicles without towing equipment, towing point 3;
- for vehicles with towing equipment, towing point 4 (towbar ball).
At the front:
- at the front, towing hitch 6 (located in the tool kit) and the towing point.
Rear towing point 3
(Vehicle without towing equipment)
Rear towing point 4
(Vehicle with towing equipment)
To assemble the towbar ball, please consult the equipment assembly instructions.
Front towing point
Unclip cover 5 by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver or similar under the cover.
Tighten the towing hitch 6 fully: first by hand until it stops then finish by locking it using the wheel brace 7.
Only use the towing eye 6 stored with the tools TOOLS.
Ensure that the towing eye is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.