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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
To gain access to it:
open the boot,
raise the fl oor,
remove the towing eye from the
jack box.
Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle.
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position
N
on the automatic
gearbox).
Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towbar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
