Renault Espace
Breakdown recovery
Before towing, set the gearbox to N position then wait for approximately one minute (for the E-tech Full Hybrid version), unlock the steering column then release the parking brake.
The speed specified by current legislation for towing must always be observed.
If you are driving the towing vehicle, do not exceed the maximum towing weight for your vehicle Weights (in kg).
Steering column unlocking
With the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox).
On the E-Tech Full Hybrid version, wait approximately one minute before towing. The steering column unlocks and 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.
Once the towing is complete, press the engine start button for more than two seconds without pressing the brake pedal (risk of battery discharging). The "Permanent IGN activated" message disappears from the instrument panel.
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Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.
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Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.
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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Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.
Only use the front 4 and rear 10 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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When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
Access to towing points
Front towing point 4
Press zone 1 and keep the pressure on while pulling zone 3 to open the flap 2.
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.
Only use the towing eye 5 and the wheelbrace or lever provided with the tools.
Special case: refitting the flap 2
- Place the hook 6 in its housing 7;
- press the areas in the following order: 1, 8 then 2.
Rear towing point 10
Press zone 11 and keep the pressure on while pulling zone 9 to open the flap 12.
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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Ensure that the tow eye is screwed in correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
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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.