In the event of a breakdown
Special feature of towing for hybrid
vehicles
With both rear wheels on the ground: it
is only authorized for short distances (about
9 miles (15 km)) and at reduced speed
(maximum 15 mph (25 km/h)).
With all four wheels on the ground: the
vehicle can be towed a maximum of 0.06 mile
(100 metres) at a maximum speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h) (automatic gearbox in mode N and
N displayed in the instrument panel).
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than
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.
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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).
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.
A professional recovery service must
be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake;
Electric vehicles
– 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;
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.
– no approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to
put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
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