In the event of a breakdown
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
With a manual gearbox, move the gear
lever into neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector into position N.
Failure to adhere to this instruction
may lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
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.
Towing another vehicle
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.
Towing your vehicle
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,
F In the rear bumper, place the key in the
notch located under the flap.
F Turn the key and then open the flap.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
-
-
four-wheel drive vehicle,
when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
-
F In the front bumper, slide a finger from the
centre of the cover plate to the upper corner
(as shown above) to unclip it.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
where there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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