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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic
Hybrid 2WD
2WD: 2-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing the tools
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 on its lower left-
hand section.
►
Release the cover downwards.
T
o 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
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
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.
►
Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
