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Practical information
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
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,
4 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,
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 bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
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where there is no approved towing bar
available...
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
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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