Towing: breakdown recovery

Before carrying out any towing, position the gearbox in neutral position (position N on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox), unlock the steering column then release the parking brake.

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).

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).

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 gearbox in neutral position N, over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).

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 button while simultaneously pressing the 1 button on the lever to unlock the lever.

Contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.

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 3 and rear7 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.

Press zone A and pull zone B. Use a driver or similar one to open flap 4.

Press zone C and pull zone D. Use a driver or similar one to open flap 6.

Tighten the towing hitch 5 fully : first by hand until it stops, then finish by locking it with the wheel brace or a similar tool.

Only use the towing hitch 5 provided with the tools. TOOLS