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Towing: breakdown

Breakdown recovery

Before towing, set the lever to neutral (N position on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox), 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 on a flatbed

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

Before towing or recovering your vehicle on a flatbed, 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;
  • set the gear control to N position. . 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.

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 once (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).

Access to the towing point

Use only the front towing point 2 (never use the driveshafts or any other part of the vehicle). This towing point may only be used for pulling. It must never be used for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.

Note: be sure to protect the towing point area, for example using a cloth, when using a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool.

Screw in the towing eye 3 by hand as far as possible.

You must only use the towing eye 3.

Front towing point 2

Press the upper section of the flap 1 to tilt it.

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Ensure that the towing ring is bolted correctly.

Risk of losing the towed object.

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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).
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In order not to damage your vehicle, it is strictly forbidden to use the towing point and other means to tow another vehicle.