Renault 2016 ESPACE Handbook page 286

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TOWING : breakdown
B
A
1
2
3
Only use the front 1 and rear 4towing
points (never use the driveshafts or any
other part of the vehicle). These towing
points may only be used for towing:
never use them for lifting the vehicle di-
rectly or indirectly.
When
the
engine
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
5.30
(2/2)
C
3
Access to towing points
Front towing point
Press zone A and keep depressed
while pulling zone B to open flap 2.
Rear towing point
Press zone C then release to open
flap 5.
Tighten the tow eye 3 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace.
is
Use only towing hitch 3 and the wheel-
brace or the lever located under the
2nd row right rear passenger footwell
(please refer to the information on the
"Tool kit" in Section 5).
5
4
– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
– Avoid accelerating or braking
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad-
– 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.
not fit to be driven.
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being
caused to the vehicle.
visable not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.

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