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TOWING: breakdown (1/3)  
Before any towing, put the gears into  
neutral (neutral position for vehicles  
equipped with a manual gearbox or N  
position for vehicles equipped with an  
automatic gearbox).  
Unlock the steering column; the igni-  
tion key must be in “M” position (ig-  
nition) to enable signalling (“Stop”  
lights, hazard warning lights, etc.).  
Always switch on the lights when  
driving at night.  
Release the parking brake.  
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It is also essential to observe the towing  
regulations imposed by current legisla-  
tion in your country. Please contact an  
authorised dealer.  
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These towing points may only be used  
for towing: never use them for lifting the  
vehicle directly or indirectly.  
Front and rear towing points  
Only use the front 1 and rear 2  
towing points.  
Depending on the vehicle, unclip the  
cover 3 by inserting a flat tool under the  
cover.  
When the engine is stop-  
ped, steering and braking  
assistance are not opera-  
tional.  
– Use a rigid towing bar. If a rope or cable is used (where the law allows  
this), the vehicle being towed must be able to brake.  
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.  
– Avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this may result  
in damage being caused to the vehicle.  
– When towing a vehicle, it is advisable not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).  
– Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.  
Do not remove the key from  
the ignition when the vehi-  
cle is being towed.  
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TOWING: breakdown (2/3)  
Off-road recovery  
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow  
or mud, attach a flexible towing device  
(towing belt or other device specially  
designed for this purpose) to the front  
or rear towing point (refer to the in-  
formation on “Front and rear towing  
points” on the previous page).  
4-wheel drive vehicles (4WD)  
Refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions for information on how to fit  
and operate the equipment.  
Whichever type of gearbox is fitted, a  
4WD vehicle must never be towed if  
any of its 4 wheels are touching the  
ground.  
If a 4x4 (4WD) vehicle becomes  
stuck, it should only be towed for a  
short distance. Risk of mechanical  
damage.  
You must never tow a 4-wheel drive  
vehicle, irrespective of the mode se-  
lected, if one of the 4 wheels is in  
contact with the ground (except for  
off-road recovery). Risk of mechani-  
cal damage.  
For off-road recovery, it  
is forbidden to use a rigid  
bar to tow a vehicle that is  
stuck. Risk of mechanical  
damage.  
Do not leave the tools unse-  
cured inside the vehicle as  
they may come loose under  
braking.  
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Jaune Noir Noir texte  
TOWING: breakdown (3/3)  
Towing a vehicle with an  
automatic gearbox  
When the engine is switched off, the  
gearbox is no longer lubricated. It is  
preferable to tow this type of vehicle  
on a trailer or, for 4x2 (2WD) vehicles  
only, tow it with the rear wheels off the  
ground.  
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Under exceptional circumstances  
and for 4x2 (2WD), vehicles only, you  
may tow the vehicle with all four wheels  
on the ground, only going forward, with  
the gear lever in neutral position N and  
for a distance not exceeding 30 miles  
(50 km).  
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When setting off, if the lever is locked  
in position P even though you are pres-  
sing the brake pedal, the lever can be  
released manually.  
Depending on the vehicle, unclip the  
base of the lever, then insert a tool  
(rigid rod) into the slot 6 and simulta-  
neously press the button 7 in order to  
unlock the lever.  
If the gear lever cannot be put into the  
N position, please consult an authori-  
sed dealer.  
To do this, unclip the base of the lever,  
simultaneously press recess 4 and the  
unlocking button 5.  
Contact an authorised dealer as soon  
as possible.  
When storing the tools,  
ensure they are securely re-  
placed in the luggage com-  
partment, in their original  
position.  
Do not leave the tools unsecured  
inside the vehicle as they may come  
loose under braking.  
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