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In the event of a breakdown
F Screw in the towing eye until it tightens fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Place the gearbox in neutral.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in damage to some components
(brakes, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance when the
engine is restarted.
Model with "Full LED" headlamps
F Press on the top right corner, then, while
still pressing, slide your finger to the left
until the cover plate is unclipped.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with front wheels on the ground with the
engine off.
F Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Set off gently and drive slowly for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:
F Press the top left corner of the cover plate
then press the bumper to the right of the
cover plate, until it unclips.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Set off gently and drive slowly for a short
distance.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The 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.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,
- four-wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
- when it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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