Towing: breakdown

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Towing: breakdown

Before carrying out any towing, move the gearstick into the neutral position (position N on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox), unlock the steering column then release the parking brake.
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).
To recover a vehicle on a flatbed or tow the vehicle using a towing point, observe the following instructions:
  • with the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button;
  • on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, engage a gear and release the parking brake;
  • on vehicles with an automatic gearbox, position the gear lever in NAUTOMATIC GEARBOX position: the steering column unlocks and the parking brake is released;
  • press the engine Start button for more than two seconds. The accessories functions are supplied: you can use the vehicle lighting functions (direction indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle lights must be on;
  • once you have finished towing, press the engine start button for more than two seconds (risk of discharging the battery).
WARNING
Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.
WARNING
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.

Towing a vehicle fitted with an automatic gearbox

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
E-Tech plug-in hybrid vehicles must only be transported with the wheels off the ground.
Except for the E-Tech full hybrid version, it is also possible to tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (forwards only), with the gearbox in Neutral N position, over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) and at a maximum speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).
WARNING
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.
Only use the front 4 and rear 8 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
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.

Access to towing points

Front towing point 4

Version A
Press zone 1 and keep the pressure on while pulling zone 3 to open the flap 2.
Version B
Depending on the vehicle, to open the flap 6 it may be necessary to insert the "hands-free" card's built in key into the notch 6 in order to pull it LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS AND DOORS.

Rear towing point 8

Press zone 9 and keep the pressure on while pulling zone 7 to open the flap 10.
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
Ensure that the towing ring is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
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.