Towing: breakdown

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Towing: breakdown

Breakdown recovery

Before towing, set the lever to neutral (N position on vehicles with an automatic gearbox) then wait approximately one minute (on the E-tech full hybrid version), unlock the steering column then release the parking brake.

Steering column unlocking

Insert the key into the ignition, turn it to the "On" position ON 2 or, depending on the vehicle, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox).
On the E-tech full hybrid version, wait approximately one minute before towing.
The steering column unlocks and the accessory functions are powered: you can use the vehicle's lights (direction indicator lights, brake lights).
At night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, you can (depending on the vehicle) press the engine start button twice (risk of running down the battery).
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

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances and excluding E-tech full hybrid vehicles, you may tow it with all four wheels on the ground, only in a forward gear, with the gearbox in neutral position N, over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).
WARNING
Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.
When setting off, if the lever is locked in position P even though you are pressing the brake pedal, the lever can be released manually in order to unlock the drive wheels.
To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter and press the push button 2 while simultaneously pressing the button 1 on the lever to unlock the lever and shift to N position.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;
Use only the front 3 and rear 7 towing points (never use the drive shafts 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.
WARNING
Ensure that the towing ring is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.

Access to towing points

Front towing point 5

Press zone A and maintain the pressure while pulling on zone Bto open the flap 4.

Rear towing point 6

Press zone C and maintain the pressure while pulling on zone D to open the flap 6.
WARNING
When the ignition is off, the steering and braking assistance functions no longer operate.
Tighten the towing eye 5 fully: first by hand as far as possible, then finish by locking it using the wheelbrace or, depending on the vehicle, the lever.
You must only use the towing ring 5 and the wheel brace or the lever stored with the tools TOOLS.
WARNING
  • 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).
WARNING
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.