Renault ESPASE 2005 Manual page 240

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TOWING: breakdown
- RENAULT
recommends
using a rigid towing bar. If
a rope or cable is used
(where
the
this), the vehicle being
towed must be able to
brake.
- A vehicle must not be towed if it is
not fit to be driven.
- Do
not
accelerate
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being caused
to the vehicle.
- When towing a vehicle, do not
exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
(continued)
Towing a vehicle with automatic
transmission: special information
Engine switched off: The gearbox is
no longer lubricated. It is preferable
to tow this type of vehicle on a
trailer or tow it with the front
wheels off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances,
you may tow the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, only
going forward, with the gear lever in
the N position, and for a distance
not exceeding 30 miles (50 km).
law
allows
or
brake
When
the
engine
is
stopped,
steering
and
braking assistance are not
operational.
1
3
2
The gear selector lever must
be in neutral (position N).
If the lever 1 becomes
jammed in position P, even
though you are depressing the brake
pedal, the lever can be released
manually.
To do this, undo the base of gaiter 3.
Press button 2 and the unlocking
button at the same time to move the
lever from position P.
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