Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric
Towing: breakdown
Before any towing, including on a flatbed truck, set the gear control to N position, unlock the steering column and 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).
To recover a vehicle on a flatbed or tow the vehicle using a towing point (see the next page), observe the following instructions:
- Insert the key into the ignition and set it to the "On" position "ON" 2 or, depending on the vehicle, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the start button;
- Set the gear control to the N position;
- The steering column unlocks. The accessories functions are powered: you can use the vehicle lighting functions (hazard warning lights, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle lights must be on;
- Depending on the vehicle, after unlocking the steering column, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds;
- Depending on the vehicle, once you have finished towing, press and hold the engine start button for approximately two seconds (risk of running down the battery).
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Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be hurled around during braking. After use, make sure that the tools are correctly placed in their support, position them correctly in their housing, attach the strap, then make sure that the tool kit access flap is properly locked.
Risk of injury.
Choice of towing
It is strictly forbidden to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.
Use only the front 2 and rear 5 towing points (never use the driveshafts 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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Do not remove the key from the ignition or leave the card in the vehicle during towing (depending on the vehicle).
Risk of the steering column locking.
Access to towing points
Front towing point 2
Unclip the cover 1 by inserting the key built into the card into the notch A.
Rear towing point 5
Unclip the cover 4 by inserting the key built into the card into the notch B.
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Ensure that the towing ring is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
Tighten the towing eye 3 fully: tighten by hand as far as possible, then lock it using the wheelbrace or, depending on the vehicle, the lever.
You must only use the towing ring 3 and the wheel brace or the lever stored with the tools Tools.
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When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
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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).