Towing; Lifting By Trolley Jack - Renault FLUENCE Technical Training Manual

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Towing

See the current towing regulations in each country. Never use the drive shafts as attachment
points. The towing points may only be used for towing on the road. Never use the towing points
for removing the vehicle from a ditch or to lift the vehicle, either directly or indirectly. Screw in
and lock the towing ring before towing. Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission:- It is
preferable to transport the vehicle on a flatbed or tow it by lifting the front wheels. As an
exception the vehicle may be towed with the wheels on the ground but at a speed below 12
mph (20 km/h) and over a maximum distance of 18 miles (30 km) (with the gear lever in
neutral). Vehicles fitted with Renault Card:- If the vehicle battery is flat, the steering column
remains locked. In this case, fit a new battery or connect to an electrical source to lock the
airbag computer using the diagnostic tool, (see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners), which unlocks the steering column. - If it is not possible to
lock the airbag computer, the front of the vehicle must be lifted. Fully screw in the tow eye
supplied in the on board vehicle tool kit located in the luggage compartment inside the
emergency spare wheel.
Front attachment point
Rear attachment point

Lifting By Trolley Jack

To prevent any accidents, the trolley jack must only be used to lift and/or move the vehicle. The
vehicle height must be maintained with axle stands which are strong enough to support the
weight of the vehicle. To mount the vehicle on axle stands, the entire vehicle must be lifted on
one side at (3) , (1) ,and axle stands must be placed under the reinforcements provided as
jacking points for the vehicle's own jack at (4) , (2) .
There is a danger that the vehicle will tilt on a two-post lift after certain components have been
removed (e.g. engine and transmission assembly, rear axle, gearbox).Fit the safety strap(s).
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