Operation Manual

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The tools are located under the boot
fl oor.
To gain access to them:
 open the boot,
 lift up the fl oor,
 detach and remove the holder
containing the tools.
Towing your vehicle
 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top left
and pulling at the right.
 Screw the towing eye in fully.
 Attach the towing bar.
 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox).
Towing another vehicle
 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom
at pulling at the top.
 Screw the towing eye in fully.
 Attach the towing bar.
 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.