In the event of a breakdown
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
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; 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.
F In the front bumper, slide a finger from the
centre of the cover to the upper corner (as
shown above) to unclip it.
F Screw in the towing eye fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F Set off gently and drive slowly for a short
distance.
F Screw in the towing eye fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F Set off gently and drive slowly for a short
distance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or
main road,
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four-wheel drive vehicle,
when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
when it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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Put the gear lever into neutral.
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towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
where there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
Failure to adhere to this instruction
may lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
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