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 stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle. Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing. When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. 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:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be steel, alloy or of the "space-saver"
type. To gain access to it, refer to the para ...
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning lamp comes on on the
instrument panel. When it first comes on there remains approximately 5 litres of
fuel in the tank.
You must refuel ...
Weights and towed loads (in kg) (2)
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if
the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using
a lightly loaded towing vehicle m ...