Towing: breakdown

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Towing: breakdown

Before towing, set the gearbox to neutral (position N on vehicles with an automatic gearbox), unlock the steering column and then release the parking brake.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition switch and set it to the "On" position "ON" 2 or, depending on the vehicle, with the card present in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds.
Set the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox).
The steering column unlocks and the accessory functions are powered: you can use the vehicle's lights (hazard warning lights, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle must have its lights on.
Depending on the vehicle, once you have finished towing, 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 fitted with an automatic gearbox

Transport the vehicle on a platform or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances, you can tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground only in a forward gear, with the gearbox in Neutral (N) position, over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).
WARNING
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
WARNING
Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.
When starting, if the lever is locked in P position 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 button 2 while simultaneously pressing 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 4 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 4
Unclip the cover 3 by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver or similar into the groove A.
Rear towing point 7
Unclip the cover 6 by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver or similar into the groove B.
Tighten the towing eye 5 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 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 hurled around during braking.