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5.32 TOWING: breakdown (1/2) 1 2 Before towing, unlock the steering column: with the clutch depressed, engage first gear (lever in position N or R for vehicles with automatic gear- boxes), insert the RENAULT card in the card reader, then press the engine start button for two seconds. N for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox). sory functions are supplied: the vehi- cle lights can be used (indicators, brake lights etc.). At night the vehicle must have its lights on. the engine start button twice (risk of running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis- lation for towing must always be ob- served. If your vehicle is the towing vehicle, do not exceed the maximum towing weight for your vehicle (refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6). Towing a vehicle with an automatic gearbox With the engine switched off, the trans- mission is no longer lubricated. It is preferable to tow this type of vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground. you may tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, only going for- ward, with the gear lever in the N posi- tion, and for a distance not exceeding 48 miles (80 km). If the lever is stuck in P, even though you are de- pressing the brake pedal, the lever can be released manually. To do this, unclip the base of the gear lever starting on the side below air conditioning controls A. Press button 2 and at the same time, press the button on lever 1. Do not remove the RENAULT card from the reader when the vehicle is being towed. A |