Renault Trafic

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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.
  • Do not accelerate or brake suddenly when towing, as this may result in damage to the vehicle.
  • In any case, you are advised not to exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).
  • Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.
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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 the card from the reader during towing.

Before towing, put the gearbox in neutral, unlock the steering column and release the parking brake.

Steering column unlocking

Insert the key into the ignition switch or, depending on the vehicle, with the card in the passenger compartment, press and hold the engine start button for more than approximately two seconds (the "Permanent IGN activated" message appears on the instrument panel).

Put the lever in neutral.

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. The "Permanent IGN activated" message is displayed on the instrument panel.

Depending on the vehicle, after towing press and hold the engine start button for more than two seconds to avoid the battery discharging (the "Permanent IGN activated" message disappears from the instrument panel).

Remove any trailer.

Never use the drive shafts or axles.

The towing points may only be used for towing the vehicle and never for lifting it, either directly or indirectly.

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).

Towing a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, electronic lever

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.

Note: in the event of a battery or engine failure, the vehicle will be immobilised – contact an approved dealer.

Use only

Rear:

  • on vehicles without towing equipment, towing point 3;
  • on vehicles with towing equipment, towing point 4 (tow ball).

Front:

  • at the front, the towing eye 6 (located in the tool kit) and the towing point.

Rear towing point 3

(Vehicle without towing equipment)

Rear towing point 4

(Vehicle with towing equipment)

To assemble the towbar ball, please consult the equipment assembly instructions.

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Ensure that the tow eye is screwed in correctly.

Risk of losing the towed object.

Front towing point

Unclip the cover 5 by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver or similar under the cover.

Screw in the towing eye 6 completely: first by hand as far as possible, then lock using the wheelbrace 7.

Only use the towing ring 6 stored with the tools Tools.