T Owing The Vehicle - PEUGEOT 108 Handbook

t owing the vehicle

Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
F t ake the removable towing eye stowed in
the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F u nclip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F Fully screw in the towing eye.
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F Install the towing bar.
F Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the etg electronic gearbox).
Failure to observe this instruction may
lead to damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, ...) and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine is
started.
F u nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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Practical information
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
e nsure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
t he driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
t he towing vehicle must move off
gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway
or fast road,
- four-wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towing
arm available...
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