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In the event of a breakdown
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
A professional towing service must be
called if:
– Electronic key.
– Sunroof and electric blind.
– Electric windows.
– Broken down on a motorway or main road.
– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
– Date and time.
– Preset radio stations.
– 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.
►ꢀ Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp:
Towing the vehicle
• Raise lever A fully.
General recommendations
• Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
• Push clamp B fully down.
– No approved towbar available.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
Rear battery:
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.
Rechargeable 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).
►ꢀ Connect the (-) terminal using the black quick-
release connector.
Following reconnection
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.
Always call on professionals for recovery of the
vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
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