Renault ZOE - Roadside assistance technician's guide
RENAULT PROPERTY
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7. Reminder: technical instructions for transport on flatbeds
a.
Loading the ZOE
that has been damaged in an accident or has
broken down on a flatbed.
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Make sure no-one is in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle during the loading operations.
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Position the recovery vehicle as close as possible to and in line with the vehicle to be
recovered
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Caution: the metal surfaces of the flatbed are slippery in order to make it easier to load vehicles
with blocked wheels. They may be made even more slippery by oil and fuel from the preceding vehicles.
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If the vehicle can still move, drive it onto the flatbed, taking care to remain in the middle. If the
vehicle slips or skids, then load as follows:
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Tilt and deploy the bed as close as possible to the damaged vehicle
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Comply with the recommended recovery configurations shown above
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To facilitate the movement of a vehicle damaged in an accident, if an axle or half-axle has
been damaged, use a jack to raise the damaged vehicle and place it on one or more dollies
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Disengage the winch cylinder and unwind the required length of cable
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Fit the towing ring and attach the winch cable correctly to the ring
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Engage the winch reel so that the cable is slightly taut, then stop winching.
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Release the damaged vehicle's handbrake
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Shift the gear lever of the vehicle to N (neutral).
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If possible, set the damaged vehicle's steered wheels straight and in line with the bed
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Remove the key from the damaged vehicle's ignition
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Place the damaged vehicle's keys outside the vehicle
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Engage the winch reel and start pulling the vehicle onto the flatbed.
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Make sure that the vehicle is straight in relation to the flatbed.
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Stop winching when the vehicle reaches the front chocks on the bed.
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Apply the damaged vehicle's handbrake
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Engage a gear on the damaged vehicle
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Secure the vehicle during transportation by attaching it to the cable under slight tension.
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Lash the vehicle on the flatbed as shown below.
