Towing: Breakdown - Renault Kangoo 1998 Manual

TOWING: breakdown

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The steering wheel
unlocked and the ignition key must
be in position M (ignition on) to
provide signals (brake lights and
direction indicators) on the towed
vehicle. At night the vehicle must
have its lights on.
You must observe the towing
regulations which apply in the
country in which you are driving:
do not exceed the towing weight for
your vehicle. Contact
RENAULT Dealer.
1
must be Only use the front 1 and rear 2
towing points. (Never use the
driveshafts.) These towing points
may only be used for traction: never
use them for lifting the vehicle
directly or indirectly.
your
When the engine is stopped,
steering and braking assistance
are not operational.
2
• RENAULT specifies the
use of 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.
• Do not accelerate or brake
suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
• When towing a vehicle, it is
advisable not to exceed 15 mph
(25 km/h).
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