In the event of a breakdown
Towing the vehicle
Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
Your vehicle can only be towed from
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
the front.
country.
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Unlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
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When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
Never use the radiator crossmember.
When being towed, the speed limiter
should be dectivated, as well as the
"Active City Brake" system (if fitted to
your vehicle).
F
F
F
Take the removable towing eye stowed in
the tool box, under the boot carpet.
Unclip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
Fully screw in the towing eye.
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vehicle broken down on a motorway
or fast road,
F
F
Install the towing arm.
With a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
With an ETG gearbox: place the selector at
position N.
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four-wheel drive vehicle,
when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
F
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where there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer or
use a towbar.
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