TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
Before carrying out any towing, posi-
The speed specified by current legis-
tion the gearbox in neutral position (po-
lation for towing must always be ob-
sition N on vehicles equipped with an
served. If you are driving the towing
automatic gearbox), unlock the steering
vehicle, do not exceed the permissible
1
column then release the parking brake.
towing weight for your vehicle. ➥ 6.9.
Steering column unlocking
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Insert the key into the ignition, set to ON
2
2 position or, depending on the vehicle,
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
with the card in the passenger compart-
it with the front wheels off the ground.
ment, press the engine start button for
In exceptional circumstances, you
approximately two seconds.
may tow it with all four wheels on the
Reposition the lever to neutral (position
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
N for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gear lever in neutral position N over a
gearbox).
maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km)
When setting off, if the lever is locked in
and at a maximum speed of 16 mph
The steering column unlocks and the
position P even though you are press-
(25 km/h).
accessory functions are powered: you
ing the brake pedal, the lever can be re-
can use the vehicle’s lights (direction
leased manually in order to unlock the
indicators, brake lights etc.). At night
drive wheels.
the vehicle must have its lights on.
To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter
Depending on the vehicle, once you
and press the 2 push button while si-
Ensure that the towing eye
have finished towing, press the engine
multaneously pressing the 1 button on
is bolted correctly.
start button twice (risk of running down
the lever to unlock the lever and shift to
the battery).
position N.
Risk of losing the towed
object.
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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