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In the event of a breakdown08
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the ground
Flatbed4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Hybrid 4WD
2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing the tools
The opening tool for the rear protective cover is
secured to the towing eye.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:
►
Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner.
► Release the cover.
To be towed:
► Screw the towing eye in fully.
► Install the towbar.
► Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the absence
of braking assistance the next time the engine
is started.
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
► Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles in accordance with the legislation in
force in the country in which you are driving.
► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:
