In the event of a breakdown -> Towing the vehicle for Your DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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In the event of a breakdown  
• Raise lever A fully.  
• Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.  
• Push clamp B fully down.  
If minor problems nevertheless persist following  
this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.  
►ꢀ Connect terminal (-) to the rear battery using  
the black quick-release terminal connector.  
Referring to the relevant section, reset certain  
equipment:  
– Electronic key.  
– Sunroof and electric sun blind.  
– Electric windows.  
After reconnection  
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the  
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the  
engine, to enable the electronic systems to  
initialise.  
– Date and time.  
– Preset radio stations.  
►ꢀ Connect the (+) terminal of the front battery  
by connecting the red quick-release clamp:  
Towing the vehicle  
General recommendations  
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are 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 towbar; ropes 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.  
A professional recovery service must be called if:  
– broken down on a motorway or main road;  
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;  
– 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;  
– no approved towbar available.  
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Hybrid vehicles  
Before any intervention, with the ignition on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator lamp  
off).  
Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.  
Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle where it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed lorry or trailer.  
Towing constraints  
Type of vehicle  
(engine / gearbox)gearbox  
Font wheels on the ground  
Rear wheels on the ground  
Flatbed  
4 wheels on the ground with  
towbar  
Internal combustion /  
Manual  
Internal combustion /  
Automatic  
Hybrid 2WD  
Hybrid 4WD  
2WD: 2-wheel drive.  
4WD: 4-wheel drive.  
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).  
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►ꢀ Release the cover.  
To be towed:  
Access to the tools  
►ꢀ Screw the towing eye in fully.  
►ꢀ Install the towbar.  
►ꢀ Put the gearbox into neutral.  
Failure to observe this instruction could  
result in damage to certain components  
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the  
absence of braking assistance the next time  
the engine is started.  
►ꢀ Unclip the cover, using the tool fixed on the  
towing eye.  
To tow:  
►ꢀ Screw the towing eye in fully.  
►ꢀ Install the towbar.  
►ꢀ Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both  
vehicles.  
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle  
with the driving wheels on the ground and  
the engine off.  
The opening tool for the rear protective cover is  
secured to the towing eye.  
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
►ꢀ Unlock the steering and release the parking  
brake.  
►ꢀ Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both  
vehicles.  
►ꢀ Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a  
short distance.  
►ꢀ Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a  
short distance.  
Towing your vehicle  
To access the front screw thread:  
Towing another vehicle  
To access the rear screw thread:  
►ꢀ Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-  
hand corner.