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Before towing, set the lever to neutral (N position on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox) then wait approximately one minute (on the E-tech full hybrid version), unlock the steering column then release the parking brake.

General information

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.

Towing or recovering your vehicle with a platform truck

It is preferable to transport the vehicle on a platform or to tow it with the front wheels off the ground.

Observe the following instructions:

  • insert the key into the ignition, turn it to "On" ON or, depending on the vehicle, with the card present in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds;
  • reposition the gear lever to neutral (N position on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox).

On the E-tech full hybrid version, wait approximately one minute before towing.

The steering column is unlocked and the accessory functions are powered. You can use the vehicle lighting (warning lights, brake lights, etc.). At night, the vehicle must be lit;

  • unfasten the driver's seat belt if it is fastened;
  • open the driver's door;
  • release the parking brake while pressing the brake pedal (the indicator light on the switch and the 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png warning light on the instrument panel will go out);
  • close the driver's door and do not lock the vehicle.

On the E-tech full hybrid version, wait approximately one minute before towing.

Note: if the gear control cannot be set to N position, contact an approved dealer.

Depending on the vehicle, once you have finished towing, press the engine start button twice (risk of running down the battery).

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When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.

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Do not remove the key from the ignition switch, or leave the card in the vehicle during towing (depending on the vehicle).

Risk of the steering column locking.

Special features on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox

In exceptional circumstances, you can tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground only in a forward gear, with the gear control in Neutral (N) position, over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).

For E-tech full hybrid versions, the vehicle must only be transported on a platform or with the front wheels off the ground.

Use only the front 3 and rear 6 towing points (never use the drive shafts 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.

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Ensure that the tow eye is screwed in correctly.

Risk of losing the towed object.

Access to towing points

Front towing point 3

Press zone A and maintain the pressure while pulling on zone Bto open the flap 4.

Rear towing point 6

Press zone C and maintain the pressure while pulling on zone D to open the flap 7.

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When the ignition is off, the steering and braking assistance functions no longer operate.

Tighten the towing eye 5 fully: first by hand as far as possible, then finish by locking it using the wheelbrace or, depending on the vehicle, the lever.

You must only use the towing ring 5 and the wheel brace or the lever stored with the tools Tools.

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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).
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Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.