Towing: Breakdown - Renault Kangoo Handbook

towIng: breakdown

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Insert the key into the ignition switch
to unlock the steering wheel and to
use the indicator lights (brake lights,
indicators, etc.). the towed vehicle's
lights must be switched on at night.
Furthermore, it is essential to respect
the towing regulations set out in the leg-
islation of the country concerned and, if
your vehicle is the towing vehicle, not to
exceed the towing weight of your vehi-
cle. Contact an approved Dealer.
When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are not
operational.
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(1/2)
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access to towing points
Remove cover 1 or 3.
screw in towing hitch 2 fully: as
much as possible by hand at first, then
finish by tightening it using the wheel-
brace.
Towing hitch 2 and wheelbrace are lo-
cated in the tool kit in the luggage com-
partment (refer to Section 5 "Tool kit").
only use the front and rear towing
points (never use the driveshafts).
These towing points may only be used
for towing: never use them for lifting the
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vehicle directly or indirectly.
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– A vehicle must not be towed if it is
– Avoid accelerating or braking
– When towing a vehicle, it is ad-
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
– 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 15 mph
(25 km/h).