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BREAKDOWN RECOVERY

Towing: breakdown

Before towing, set the gearbox to neu-

tral (position N on vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox), unlock the steering

column and then release the parking

brake.

The speed specified by current legisla-

tion for towing must always be ob-

served.

Front and rear towing points

If you are driving the towing vehicle, do

not exceed the maximum towing

weight for your vehicle ꢀ 380.

On vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox, if it is not possible to set the

gear lever to N position, consult an ap-

proved dealer.

– Use a rigid tow 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.

– In any case, it is advisable not

to exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).

– Do not push the vehicle if the

steering column is locked.

Steering column unlocking

Insert the key into the ignition, turn to

"On" position or, depending on the ve-

hicle, with the card present in the de-

tection area, press the engine start

button for approximately two seconds

ꢀ 149 ꢀ 151.

Set the lever to neutral (position N for

vehicles equipped with an automatic

gearbox).

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Use only

– at the front: towing point 2 or, de-

pending on the vehicle, the towing

eye 3 ꢀ 332 and the towing point;

– at the rear: towing point 4.

These towing points may only be used

for towing: never use them for lifting

the vehicle directly or indirectly.

The steering column unlocks and the

accessory functions are powered: you

can use the vehicle's lights (direction

indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night

the vehicle must have its lights on.

Front towing point 2

To access the towing point 2, unclip

the front cover 1 by inserting a flat-

blade screwdriver or similar under the

cover.

Depending on the vehicle, once you

have finished towing, press the engine

start button twice (risk of running down

the battery).

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Towing a 4-wheel drive (4WD) ve-

hicle

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Tighten the towing hitch 3 fully: first

by hand until it stops then finish by

locking it with the wheel brace.

Rear towing point 4

When the engine is

Use only the towing ring 3 and the

wheelbrace ꢀ 332.

stopped, steering and

braking assistance are

no longer provided.

You must never tow a 4-

wheel drive vehicle, irre-

spective of the mode se-

Ensure that the towing

ring is bolted correctly.

Risk of losing the

towed object.

lected, if one of the 4 wheels is in

contact with the ground (except

for off-road recovery).

Do not leave the tools

unsecured inside the ve-

hicle as they may be

Risk of mechanical damage.

projected during braking.

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Note: if the gear lever cannot be set to

N position, contact an approved deal-

er.

Do not remove the key

from the ignition switch,

or leave the card in the

vehicle during towing

Refer to the manufacturer’s

instructions for information

on how to fit and operate

the equipment.

When storing the tools,

ensure they are securely

replaced in the luggage

(depending on the vehicle).

Risk of the steering column

locking.

If a 4x4 (4WD) vehicle becomes

stuck, it should only be towed for

a short distance. Risk of me-

chanical damage.

compartment, in their

original position.

Do not leave the tools unsecured

inside the vehicle as they may be

projected during braking.

For off-road recovery, it

is forbidden to use a

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rigid bar to tow a vehicle

that is stuck. Risk of

mechanical damage.

Battery: breakdown recovery

To avoid all risk of sparks:

– Ensure that any power consumers

(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched off

before disconnecting or reconnecting a

battery;

– when charging, switch off the charg-

er before connecting or disconnecting

the battery;

– do not place metal objects on the

battery as this could create a short cir-

cuit between the terminals;

– always wait at least one minute after

the engine has been switched off be-

fore disconnecting a battery;

Towing a vehicle with an automatic

gearbox

Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow

it with the front wheels off the ground.

In exceptional circumstances and

excluding Hybrid, vehicles, the vehicle

can be towed with all four wheels on

the ground, forwards only, with the

gearbox in neutral N position, over a

maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km)

and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph

(25 km/h).

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.

– make sure that you reconnect the

battery terminals after refitting.

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The two batteries must have an

identical nominal voltage: 12 V. The

battery supplying the current should

have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which

is at least the same as that of the dis-

charged battery.

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you must

switch off the ignition

ꢀ 149 or ꢀ 151.

Handle the battery with

care as it contains sul-

phuric acid which must

not come into contact

with the eyes or skin. If it does,

wash the affected area with plenty

of cold water. If necessary, con-

sult a doctor.

Keep any flames, red hot objects

or sparks away from the battery

components (risk of explosion).

Please note when working close

to the engine that it may be hot.

The engine cooling fan may also

Ensure that there is no risk of contact

between the two vehicles (risk of short

circuiting when the positive terminals

are connected) and that the dis-

charged battery is properly connected.

Switch off your vehicle ignition.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be com-

patible with a battery with nominal

voltage of 12 volts.

Start the engine of the vehicle supply-

ing the current and run it at an interme-

diate engine speed.

Do not disconnect the battery while the

engine is running. Follow the instruc-

tions given by the manufacturer of

the battery charger you are using.

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Note: on the Hybrid version, as the

battery cannot be directly accessed, it

is necessary to use the remote termi-

nals located in the engine compart-

ment.

start at any moment. The

label in the engine compartment

reminds you of this.

Special procedures may

be required to charge

some batteries. Contact

your approved dealer.

Risk of injury.

Do not use your Hybrid ve-

hicle to restart a "12 Volt"

Avoid all risk of sparks which may

cause an immediate explosion,

and charge the battery in a well

ventilated area.

Starting the vehicle using the bat-

tery from another vehicle

battery in another vehicle.

The electrical power in the sec-

ondary "12 V" battery of an Hybrid

vehicle is not sufficient for this op-

eration.

If you have to use the battery on an-

other vehicle to start your vehicle, ob-

tain suitable jump leads (with a large

cross section) from an approved deal-

er or, if you already have jump leads,

ensure that they are in perfect condi-

tion.

Risk of serious injury.

Risk of damage to the vehicle.

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"12 V" battery in the engine com-

partment

Handle the battery with

care as it contains sul-

phuric acid which must

Ensure that there is no

contact between cables

A and B and that posi-

tive cable A is not in

not come into contact

with the eyes or skin. If it does,

wash the affected area with plenty

of cold water. If necessary, con-

sult a doctor.

Keep any flames, red hot objects

or sparks away from the battery

components (risk of explosion).

Please note when working close

to the engine that it may be hot.

The engine cooling fan may also

contact with any metallic compo-

nent in the vehicle supplying the

current.

Risk of serious injury and/or

damage to the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle,

in the event of a battery

fault (disconnected, dis-

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charged battery, etc.), a reset of

the power-assisted steering must

be carried out ꢀ 122.

start at any moment. The

label in the engine compartment

reminds you of this.

(combustion version)

Attach the positive cable ( + ) A to the

terminal (+ ) 1 of the discharged bat-

tery, then to the terminal ( + ) 2 of the

battery supplying the current.

Risk of injury.

Connect the negative cable ( ˗ ) B to

the terminal ( ˗ ) 3 of the battery sup-

plying the current then to the terminal

(˗) 4 of the discharged battery.

Start the engine as normal. As soon as

it starts running, disconnect cables A

and B in the reverse order (4 ˗ 3 ˗ 2 ˗

1 ).

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The secondary "12 V" battery at

the rear of the vehicle

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Attach the positive cable D to the ter-

minal 5 (+), then to the terminal 9

(+) of the battery supplying the current.

It is forbidden to discon-

nect the positive cable in

the engine compartment.

Risk of the engine

(Hybrid version)

Attach the negative cable C to the ter-

minal 10 (˗) of the battery supplying

the current, then to terminal 6 (˗).

The battery is not directly accessible.

Use the terminal 5 (+) and the termi-

nal 6 (˗) in the engine compartment.

starting inadvertently.

Risk of burns by projection of

sparks.

Press the brake pedal and the Start

button. Once the engine has started,

disconnect cables C and D in the re-

verse order (6 ˗ 10 ˗ 9˗ 5 ).

Note: open the cover 7 of the terminal

5 (+) by pressing the button 8.

After each operation of the cover 7 ,

check the terminal block cover on its

tab 8 .

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Ensure that there is no

contact between cables

C and D and that the

positive cable D is not in

contact with any metallic compo-

nent in the vehicle supplying the

current.

Risk of injury and/or damage to

the vehicle.

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