BREAKDOWN RECOVERY
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Practical advice - 357
Access to towing points
Front towing point
4
Press zone
1
and keep the pressure
on while pulling zone
3
to open the
flap
2
.
Depending on the vehicle, to open the
flap
2
it may be necessary to insert the
"hands-free" card's built in key into the
notch
6
in order to pull it 🡺62.
Rear towing point
8
Press zone
9
and keep the pressure
on while pulling zone
7
to open the
flap
10
.
Tighten the towing eye
5
fully: first
by hand as far as possible, then finish
by locking it using the wheelbrace or,
depending on the vehicle, the lever.
You must only use the towing ring
5
and the wheel brace or the lever
stored with the tools 🡺350.
Ensure that the towing
ring is bolted correctly.
Risk of losing the
towed object.
– Use a rigid tow bar. If
a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows
this), the vehicle being towed
must be able to brake.
– a vehicle must not be towed if it
is not fit to be driven.
– avoid accelerating or braking
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
– In any case, it is advisable not
to exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).
Do not leave the tools
unsecuredinsidetheve-
hicle as they may be
projected during braking.
Battery: breakdown recovery
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that the "energy
consumers" (ceiling lights, etc.) are
switched off before disconnecting or
reconnecting a battery;
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