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In the event of a breakdown
Referring to the relevant section, reset certain
equipment:
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
A professional towing service must be
called if:
– Electronic key.
– Electric windows.
– Date and time.
– Preset radio stations.
– Broken down on a motorway or main road.
– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
Towing the vehicle
– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
– Towing with only two wheels on the ground.
– Four-wheel drive vehicle.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
After reconnection of the battery, the
“Collision risk detection system fault”
message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
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 the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
– No approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to
put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous period of
immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
Electric motor
An electric vehicle must never be used for
road transfers.
It may be used, for example, to exit a rut.
Towing constraints
Font wheels on the ground
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox
Rear wheels on the ground
Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground with
towbar
Internal combustion /
Manual
Internal combustion /
Automatic
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