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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
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I - TOWING1 - Position of front attachment point
2 - Position of rear attachment point
II - LIFTING BY TROLLEY JACK Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
safety strap(s)
WARNING
See the current towing regulations in each country.
Never use the drive shafts as attachment points.
The towing points may only be used for towing on
the road.
Never use the towing points for removing the vehi-
cle from a ditch or to lift the vehicle, either directly
or indirectly.
Screw in and lock the towing ring before towing.
Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission:
-The vehicle should preferably be transported on a
platform or towed by lifting the front wheels. As an
exception, the vehicle may be towed with the
wheels on the ground but at a speed below 12
mph (20km/h) and over a maximum distance of
18 miles (30 kms) (with the gear lever in neutral).
Vehicles fitted with Renault Card:
-If the vehicle battery is flat, the steering column
remains locked. In this case, fit a new battery or
connect to an electrical source to lock the airbag
computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair)
(88C, Airbag and pretensioners), which unlocks
the steering column.
-If it is not possible to lock the airbag computer, the
front of the vehicle must be lifted.
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IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidents, the trolley jack must only
be used to lift and/or move the vehicle. The vehicle
height must be maintained with axle stands which
are strong enough to support the weight of the vehi-
cle.
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
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2 - Fitting the straps
For safety reasons, these straps must always be in
perfect condition. Replace them as soon as they show
signs of wear.
When fitting the straps, check that the seats and fragile
parts of the vehicle are correctly protected.
If there is a danger of the vehicle tipping forward:
-place the strap under the rear right-hand arm of the
lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle,
-pass the strap under the left-hand rear arm of the lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle again,
-tighten the strap.
If there is a danger of the vehicle tipping bac-
kwards:
-place the strap under the front right-hand arm of the
lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle,
-pass the strap under the front left-hand arm of the lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle again,
-tighten the strap.3 - Permitted jacking points
Front lifting points
Rear lifting points
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IMPORTANT
Only the jacking points described in this section
allow the vehicle to be raised in complete safety.
Do not raise the vehicle using points other than
those described in this section.
