In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
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:
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on the rear bumper, press the cover (as
shown above) to unclip it.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing arm.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
Move off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
F
on the front bumper, press the cover
(as shown above) to unclip it.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing arm.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
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Move off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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vehicle broken down on a motorway
or fast 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,
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towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
where there is no approved towing
arm available...
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