Renault Master 4
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Do not remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is being towed.
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When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
Steering column unlocking
The steering wheel must not be locked: the ignition key should be in the On position (ignition) or, depending on the vehicle, with the card on you press the engine start button for around two seconds without pressing the brake pedal.
Reposition the lever to neutral (N position on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox) and the parking brake will be released. Switch on the hazard warning lights. At night, the vehicle must have its lights on. The "Permanent IGN activated" message disappears from the instrument panel.
Once the towing is complete, press the engine start button for more than two seconds without pressing the brake pedal (risk of 12 V battery discharging). The "Permanent IGN activated" message disappears from the instrument panel.
Remove any trailer.
You must observe the towing regulations which apply in the country in which you are driving: do not exceed the towing weight for your vehicle.
Contact an Approved Dealer.
Towing a vehicle fitted with an automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
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- 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).
Front towing point
Only use at the front:
- the towing ring 1 (located in the tool kit).
This towing point may only be used for towing: never use it for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.
Access to the towing ring 1: Move the driver's seat forward and tilt the backrest to remove it from the tool kit Contents of the tool kit.
Access to the front towing point 2: Push the left side of cover 3 to unclip it.
Screw in the towing eye 1 by hand as far as possible.
Only use the towing ring 1 stored with the tools Contents of the tool kit.
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Ensure that the tow eye is screwed in correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
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When storing the tools, ensure that they are correctly placed in their original positions in the toolbox and store the toolbox under the driver’s seat. Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.
Rear towing point
Use exclusively in the rear:
- the towing ring 4 (located in the tool kit Contents of the tool kit);
- the towing ring 5 if the vehicle is equipped with a running board.
These towing points may only be used for pulling the vehicle, never for lifting it either directly or indirectly.
Access to the towing ring 4: Move the driver's seat forward and tilt the backrest to remove it from the tool kit Contents of the tool kit.
Access to the rear towing point 6: Unclip the cover 7 inserting a flat-blade screwdriver or similar into the groove 7.
Screw in the towing eye 4 by hand as far as possible.
Only use the towing ring 4 stored with the tools Contents of the tool kit.
These towing points may only be used for pulling the vehicle and never for lifting it either directly or indirectly.
warning
Ensure that the tow eye is screwed in correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
warning
When storing the tools, ensure that they are correctly placed in their original positions in the toolbox and store the toolbox under the driver’s seat. Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.