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.
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.
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:
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
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,
where there is no approved towing arm available...
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
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open the boot,
raise the floor,
remove the towing eye from the jack box.
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