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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.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 gently.
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:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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O
n the rear bumper, press the cover
(as
shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
For more information on the Electric parking brake and in particular, parking the vehicle
with the brake released, refer to the corresponding section.
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In the event of a breakdown
