TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
Before carrying out any towing, posi-
tion the gearbox in neutral position (po-
sition N on vehicles equipped with an
automatic gearbox), unlock the steering
column then release the parking brake.
The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If you are driving the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the permissible
towing weight for your vehicle. ➥ 6.9.
1
Steering column unlocking
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic transmission,
mechanical lever
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
Insert the key into the ignition, set to
“On” ON 2 position or, depending on
the vehicle, with the card in the pas-
senger compartment, press the engine
start button for approximately two sec-
onds.
2
In exceptional circumstances, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gearbox in neutral position N, over a
maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km)
and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph
(25 km/h).
Reposition the lever to neutral (position
N for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox).
When setting off, if the lever is locked in
position P even though you are press-
ing the brake pedal, the lever can be re-
leased manually in order to unlock the
drive wheels.
The steering column unlocks, the ac-
cessory functions are powered: you
can use the vehicle’s lights (direction
indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter
and press the 2 button while simultane-
ously pressing the 1 button on the lever
to unlock the lever.
Depending on the vehicle, once you
have finished towing, press the engine
start button twice (risk of running down
the battery).
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
Leave the card in the vehi-
cle during towing.
Risk of the steering
column locking.
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