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In the event of a breakdown
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
Electric
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Access to the tools
For more information on accessing the
Tool kit
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:
► Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
► Release the cover to the right and then
downwards.
To be towed:
► Screw the towing eye in fully.
► Install the towbar.
► Put the gearbox into neutral.
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.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the driving wheels on the ground
and the engine off.
► Unlock the steering 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
To access the rear screw thread:
► Unclip the cover by pressing at its right-hand
section.
► Pull the cover downwards.
To tow:
► Screw the towing eye in fully.
► Install the towbar.
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
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