DS 3: In the event of a breakdown / Towing the vehicle

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.

Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 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; ropes 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.

A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:

• broken down on a motorway or main road;
• not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;
• not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
• towing with only two wheels on the ground;
• four-wheel drive vehicle;
• no approved towbar available.

Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

Electric motor

An electric vehicle cannot under any circumstances be used to tow another vehicle.

However, it may be used, for example, to exit a rut.

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

• Accessing the tools
• Towing your vehicle
• Towing another vehicle