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In the event of a breakdown
► Screw the towing eye in fully.
► Install the towbar.
► With a manual gearbox, move the gear lever
into neutral.
► With an automatic gearbox, move the gear
selector into position N .
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
► Unlock the steering by turning the ignition key
one notch and release the parking brake.
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox
Font wheels on the
ground
Rear wheels on the
ground
Flatbed 4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion /
Manual
Internal combustion /
Automatic
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the
floor.
For access:
► Open the boot.
► Lift up the floor and remove it.
► Remove the towing eye from its housing.
Towing your vehicle
► On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at its left-hand side.