Renault Trafic 3 phase 1
- 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.
- Do not accelerate or brake suddenly when towing, as this may result in damage being caused to the vehicle.
- When towing a vehicle, do not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
- Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not operational.
Do not remove the key from the ignition switch or the card from the reader during towing.
The steering wheel must be unlocked and the ignition key must be in position M (ignition on) to provide brake lights and hazard warning lights on the towed vehicle. At night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Unhitch the trailer, etc., if one is being towed.
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.
Never use the drive shafts or axles.
These towing points may only be used for traction: never use them for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.
Use only
At the rear:
- for vehicles without towing equipment, towing point 2;
- for vehicles with towing equipment, towing point 3 (towbar ball);
At the front:
- At the front, tow eye 6 (from the tool kit) and towing point 6.
Rear towing point 2
(Vehicle without towing equipment)
Rear towing point 3
(Vehicle with towing equipment)
To assemble the towbar ball, please consult the equipment assembly instructions.
Front towing point 6
Unclip the cover 5 by inserting a flatblade screwdriver or similar under the cover.
Tighten the tow eye 4 fully: as much as possible by hand at first, then finish tightening it using the wheelbrace.
Only use the towing eye 4 stored with the tools. Please refer to the information on “Tools” in Section 5.