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NOTES:
Respect the local and national laws
in force for towing the car. Contact your
national and local authorities for more
information.
Make sure that the auto park brake
function is deactivated before towing
the car to prevent engaging the electric
parking brake involuntarily. The electric
parking brake function is enabled or
disabled using the functions which can
programmed by the user in Uconnect
Settings.
Towing for tourism
Towing for tourism is allowed ONLY if
the front wheels are LIFTED from the
ground. A trolley (front wheels lifted from
the ground) or by a trailer for cars (all
four wheels lifted from the ground) can
be used for this purpose. If a trolley is
used, follow the procedure described
below:
1. Fasten the trolley correctly to the
towing car, in accordance with the trolley
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Take the front wheels onto the trolley.
3. Engage the electric parking brake
(EPB). Shift the automatic transmission
to P (park) or, for manual transmission,
engage gear (1st gear if the car is parked
uphill or reverse gear if the car is parked
downhill). Switch off the engine.
4. Fasten the front wheels firmly to the
trolley, in accordance with the trolley
manufacturer's instructions.
5. Set the ignition device to the ENGINE
position and start the engine.
6. Press the brake pedal and hold it
pressed.
7. Release the electric parking brake
(EPB).
8. Turn the ignition device to STOP
position, remove the key and release the
brake pedal.
111) 112) 113)
IMPORTANT
111) The gearbox can be seriously
damaged if a car with front wheels on
the ground is being towed Damage due
to incorrect towing is not covered by
warranty of the new car.
112) Check that the electric parking brake
are released and remains in this state
during the towing operations.
113) Do not use a bumper mounted
clamp-on tow bar on your car. The
bumper face bar will be damaged.
DRIVING TIPS
114)
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Here are some tips:
Plan your route for effective average
speed.
Observe the service and maintenance
intervals of the car as stated in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Avoid running the engine at idle and
switch it off during long queues. Comply
with the regulations of the country where
you are driving.
Planning the route: many unnecessary
stops and an irregular speed contribute
to increase fuel consumption.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
(Plug-in Hybrid version)
To limit fuel consumption, try to make
maximum use of the car's electric drive,
depending on the driving needs and the
route.
SAVING FUEL
Below are some suggestions which may
help you save fuel and thus lower the
amount of harmful emissions released
into the atmosphere.
Car maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried
out in accordance with the "Service
Schedule" (see the "Maintenance and
care" chapter).
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