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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 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...
Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the boot floor,
F
t
ake out the towing eye, located in the
storage well.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Practical information
Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top to disengage the
securing lugs.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
levering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive at low speed and
for a short distance only.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral
(position
n
with an automatic
gearbox).
F
ailure to follow this advice could
result in damage to certain systems
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.
F U nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive at low speed and
for a short distance only.
Key .....................................................52- 60, 101
Key, electronic ......................................52-55, 57
Keyless Entry and Starting
....................... 5
4, 60
Kit, hands-free
.............................................. 2
92
Kit, temporary puncture repair
......................19
6
K
n
O
Labels, identification .....................................2 74
Lamps, cleaning ............................................ 23
3
Lamps, parking
............................................. 14
8
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
...............................
...........12 2
Leather (care)
...............................
.................233
LEDs - light-emitting diodes
................. 1
45, 216
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 25 3
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 24
8
Level, Diesel additive
............................ 2
50, 251
Level, engine coolant
.............................. 3
2, 249
Level, engine oil
...............................
....... 36, 247
Level, headlamp wash
.................................. 24
9
Level, power steering fluid
............................ 24
8
Levels and checks
.................2
44, 245, 247-250
Level, screenwash fluid
................................ 24
9
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs
................ 1
45, 216
Lighting
................
.......................................... 15 8
Lighting, dashboard
........................................ 37
L
ighting dimmer
..............................
................37
Lighting, directional
................................ 15
1, 152
Lighting, guide-me home
...................... 14
6, 148
Lighting, interior
.................................... 15
7, 15 8
Lighting, mood
..............................
................15 8
Lighting, welcome
......................................... 14
9
Loading
..............................
..................... 14, 232
Load reduction mode
.................................... 2
27
Localised Assistance Call
............................. 2
78
Locating your vehicle
...................................... 55
L
ocking from the inside
................................... 61
L
ong objects, transporting
.............................. 86
L
ow fuel level
..............................
............ 28, 239
Lumbar
...............................
............................. 76
LM
Maintenance, routine .............................. 1 4, 233
Map reading lamps ....................................... 15
7
Markings, identification
................................. 2
74
Massage function
...............................
............76
Mat
.......
........................................................... 84
Memorising a speed
..................................... 12
8
Menu, audio system
...................................... 28
4
Mirror, rear view
.............................................. 81
M
irrors, door............................................ 80, 123
Misfuel prevention
...............................
..........242
Mountings, Isofix
...............................
............170
MP3 CD
................
................................. 288, 289
Number plate lamps
...................................... 2
18
Oil change
...............................
......................247
Oil consumption
............................................ 2
47
OIl, engine
...............................
................ 36, 247
Opening the boot
..............................
.. 52-54, 62
Opening the doors
...............................
..... 52, 54
Jack
........
............................................... 202, 203
Jump starting
..............................
.................. 224
J
Instrument panels ............................... ............18
Intelligent Traction Control ............................ 18
3
ISOFIX
...............
.................................... 170 -174
Isofix mountings
...............................
.............170
