In the event of a breakdown
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
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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vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,
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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,
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.
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where there is no approved towing arm
available...
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
the floor.
there is no longer any power assistance for
To gain access to it:
braking or steering.
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open the boot,
raise the floor,
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear parcel shelf support,
remove the towing eye from the holder.
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