Before towing, unlock the steering column: press the clutch and engage first gear (gear lever position N or R on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox), and insert the key in the ignition.

Reposition the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox).

The column is unlocked, the accessory functions are supplied: the vehicle lights can be used (indicators, brake lights etc.). At night the vehicle must have its lights on.

Do not remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is being towed.

The speed specified by current legislation for towing must always be observed. If your vehicle is the towing vehicle, do not exceed the maximum towing weight for your vehicle (refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6).

Towing a vehicle with an automatic gearbox

With the engine switched off: the gearbox is no longer lubricated. It is preferable to tow this type of vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.

Under exceptional circumstances, you may tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, forward only, with the gear lever in the Neutral position N and over a distance not exceeding 31 miles (50 km).

When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not operational.

If the lever is stuck in P, even though you are depressing the brake pedal, the lever can be released manually.

To do this, unclip the cover at the base of the lever.

Press simultaneously on mark 1 and on the unlocking button on the lever.

Only use the front and rear towing points (never use the driveshafts). These towing points may only be used for towing: never use them for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.

Access to towing points

Unclip cover 3 or 4.

Tighten the towing hitch 2 fully: first by hand until it stops then finish by locking it with the wheel brace.

Use only the towing eye 2 and the wheelbrace located under the boot carpet with the tools (please refer to the information on “Tools” in Section 5).

Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking.

Ensure that the towing eye is bolted correctly.

Risk of losing the towed object.

- 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.

- Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this may result in damage being caused to the vehicle.

- When towing a vehicle, it is advisable not to exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).