Towing Your Vehicle; Towing Another Vehicle; General Recommendations - CITROEN C4 Spacetourer Handbook

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is greater than that of the towed
vehicle.
The 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
towbar: rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
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 towbar,
etc. available.

Towing your vehicle

F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
using the tool fixed on the ring.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Move the gear lever into neutral (position N
for an automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to some components (braking,
driveline, etc.) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F Unlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
In the event of a breakdown
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.

Towing another vehicle

F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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