Towing the vehicle

General instructions

Comply with the legislation in force in the country where the vehicle is driven.

Check that the weight of the towing vehicle is greater than that of the towed vehicle.

The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and hold a valid driving licence.

When towing with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved tow bar; ropes and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must pull away gradually.

When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any brake or steering assistance.

A professional towing service must be called in the following cases:

- Breakdown on a motorway or expressway.

- Unable to place the gearbox in neutral, release the steering, or release the parking brake.

- Unable to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox while the engine is running.

- Towing with only two wheels on the ground.

- Four-wheel-drive vehicle.

- No approved tow bar.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles

Before any work, switch on the ignition, press the brake pedal, select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator off).

Always call a professional to transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.

Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle or to secure it when loading onto a flatbed truck.

2WD: two-wheel drive.

If the battery or electric parking brake fails, a professional must be called to tow the vehicle on a flatbed truck (not applicable to manual gearboxes).

Accessing the tools

The towing eye is stored in a tool box under the luggage compartment floor.

The tool for opening the rear protective cover is attached to the towing eye.

For more information on accessing the on-board tools, refer to the relevant section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front towing eye thread:

► Unclip the cover using the tool attached to the towing eye.

► Pull the cover out to the right, then downwards.

To be towed:

► Screw the towing eye in fully until it stops.

► Fit the tow bar.

► Place the gearbox in neutral.

Failure to follow this instruction may damage certain components (for example, brakes, transmission) and result in no brake assistance when the engine is restarted.

Automatic transmission

Never tow the vehicle with the driven wheels on the ground while the engine is off.

► Release the steering and release the parking brake.

► Switch on the hazard warning lights on both vehicles, in accordance with the legislation in force in the country where the vehicle is driven.

► Pull away gently and drive slowly over a short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear towing eye thread:

► Unclip the cover using the tool attached to the towing eye.

► Pull the cover downwards.

To tow:

► Screw the towing eye in fully until it stops.

► Fit the tow bar.

► Switch on the hazard warning lights on both vehicles.

► Pull away gently and drive slowly over a short distance.