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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 at the front.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
P
ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the
etg
electronic gearbox).
F
ailure to observe this instruction may
lead to damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, ...) and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine is
started.
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.
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Identification markings
A. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the body.
this number is engraved on the middle door
pillar, or the rear door pillar, right hand side.
th
e tyre pressures must be checked
when cold, at least once a month. Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
B. Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) in the passenger
compartment.
this is engraved on the crossmember, under
the front right seat.
C. Tyre label.
this label on the middle door pillar, driver's
side, carries the following information:
-
t
he tyre sizes,
-
t
he tyre pressures.
3-door 5-door
Technical data
