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5.35 TOWING: breakdown (2/2) Only use the front 3 and rear 6 towing points part of the vehicle). These towing points may only be used for towing: never use them for lifting the vehicle directly or in- directly. Access to towing points Unclip cover 5 or 7 by sliding a flat tool (or the key integrated in the RENAULT card) under the cover. as possible by hand at first, then finish tightening it using the wheelbrace or, depending on the vehicle, the lever. brace or the lever located under the luggage compartment carpet in the tool kit (please refer to the information on the “Tool kit” in Section 5). When the engine is stopped, steering and brak- ing assistance are not op- erational. Do not leave the tools unse- cured inside the vehicle as they may come loose under braking. – Use a rigid towing 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. – When towing a vehicle, it is ad- visable not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). – Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked. 3 4 5 6 7 4 |