TOWING: breakdown recovery
Before towing, unlock the steering column: with the clutch depressed, engage first gear (lever in position N or R for vehicles with automatic gearboxes), insert the RENAULT card in the card reader, then press the engine start button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the accessory functions are supplied: the vehicle lights can be used (indicators, brake lights etc.). At night the vehicle must have its lights on.
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 your vehicle is the towing vehicle, do not exceed the maximum towing weight for your vehicle (refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the transmission is no longer lubricated. It is preferable to tow this type of vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances, you may tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, only going forward, with the gear lever in the neutral N position, and for a distance not exceeding 30 miles (50 km).
Do not remove the RENAULT card from the reader when the vehicle is being towed.
If the lever is stuck in P, even though you are depressing the brake pedal, the lever can be released manually. To do this, release the base of the lever, then use a tool (rigid rod) in the slot 1 and simultaneously press button 2 to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
Only use 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 towing: never use them for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 4 or 6 by sliding a flat tool (or the key integrated in the RENAULT card) under the cover.
Tighten towing hitch 3 fully: as much as possible by hand at first, then finish tightening it using the wheelbrace or, depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 3 and the wheelbrace located under the luggage compartment carpet in the tool kit (please refer to the information under “Tools” in Section 5).
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).
- Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking.