In the event of a breakdown
You must reinitialise certain systems yourself,
by referring to the corresponding section, such
as:
Towing
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you drive.
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.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
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the remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
the electric windows,
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the date and time,
Access to tools
the radio preset stations.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To access it:
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or
a main road,
F open the boot,
F lift the floor and remove it,
F remove the towing eye from the holder.
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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,
when it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, with the
engine running,
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towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
where there is no approved towbar
available, etc.
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