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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F
F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th
e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th
e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from the front
.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F
W
ith an
etg
gearbox: place the selector at
position N .
Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F
u
n
lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
If your vehicle has "Active City Brake",
it should be deactivated when being
towed.
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