towing
breakdown ......................................(up to the end of the DU)
towing hitch...........................................(up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD12953_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X95 - J95 - R95 - Renault)
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Towing
tOWInG: breakdown
(1/2)
1
2
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: with the clutch depressed,
engage
first gear
(lever in position
n
or
r
for vehicles with automatic trans-
missions), insert the RENAULT card in
the card reader then press the engine
start button for
two seconds
.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position
n
for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox)
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). At night the vehicle must
have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery).
The speed specified by current legisla-
tion for towing must always be observed.
If your vehicle is the towing vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum towing weight
for your vehicle (refer to the information
on “Weights” in Section 6).
towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
under exceptional circumstances
,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for-
ward, with the gear lever in the
n
posi-
tion, and for a distance not exceeding
48 miles (80 km).
If the lever is stuck in
P
,
even though you are de-
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually. To do this, unclip the base
of the gear lever starting on the side
below air conditioning controls
A
.
Press button
2
and at the same
time, press the button on lever
1
.
Do not remove the
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.
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