Get PRACTICAL INFORMATION -> Towing a vehicle Guide for Peugeot Rcz 2 Door First Generation (2009-2015)

TOWING A VEHICLE

TOWING EYE

GENERAL RECOMMENdATIONS

Observe the legislation in force in your country.

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 towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any

power assistance for braking or steering.

In the following cases, you must always call on a professional

recovery service:

This is stored in the boot under the ﬂoor.

For access to it:

vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

four-wheel drive vehicle,

open the boot,

raise the ﬂoor using the strap,

when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock

the steering, or release the parking brake,

secure it in the vertical position beyond the stops, located on the

sides of the boot,

towing with only two wheels on the ground,

remove the towing eye from the storage box.

where there is no approved towing arm available...

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Towing from the rear

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

It is also possible to pull your vehicle from the rear, but only in

Towing from the front

exceptional circumstances (vehicle in a parking space, off the road...).

On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.

Screw the towing eye in fully.

On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.

Screw the towing eye in fully.

Install the towing arm.

Install the towing bar.

Place the gear lever in neutral (position N for an automatic

gearbox).

Place the gear lever in neutral (position N for an automatic

gearbox).

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.

Move off very gently to pull the vehicle out.

Failure to follow this advice could result in damage to certain

components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of

braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE*

On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.

Screw the towing eye in fully.

Unlock the steering by turning the ignition key one notch and

release the parking brake.

Install the towing bar.

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.

Move off gently and drive slowly and for a short distance only.

* Except version with symmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes.

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