Dacia Jogger
Before towing, set the gearbox to neutral (position N on vehicles with an automatic gearbox), unlock the steering column and then release the parking brake.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition, turn it to the "On" ON2 position or, depending on the vehicle, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button for approximately two seconds.
Set the lever to neutral (position N for vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox).
On the E-tech full hybrid version, wait approximately one minute before towing.
The steering column unlocks and the accessory functions are powered: you can use the vehicle's lights (direction indicator lights, brake lights). At night, the vehicle must have its lights on.
Once you have finished towing, you can (depending on the vehicle) press the engine start button twice (risk of running down the battery).
The speed specified by current legislation for towing must always be observed. If you are driving the towing vehicle, do not exceed the maximum towing weight for your vehicle Weights (in kg).
Towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission, mechanical lever
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow it with the front wheels off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstance, you may tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, only going forward, with the gear lever in the neutral N and over a maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km) at a maximum speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).
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Leave the card in the vehicle during towing.
Risk of the steering column locking.
When setting off, if the lever is locked in position P when you press the brake pedal (e.g. battery fault), it is possible to manually release the lever to unblock the drive wheels. To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter and press the 1 push button while simultaneously pressing the 2 button on the lever to unlock the lever and shift to position N.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;
Only use the front 3 and rear 7 towing points (never use the driveshafts or any other part of the vehicle). These towing points may only be used for pulling. They must never be used for lifting the vehicle directly or indirectly.
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When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
Access to towing points
Front towing point
(depending on the vehicle)
Press area A to extract the upper section of the flap
Tighten the towing eye 4 to the maximum: first by hand until it stops, then finish by locking it using the wheel brace.
Use only the towing ring 4 and the wheelbrace Tools.
Rear towing point
(depending on the vehicle)
Press area C to remove the upper section of the flap, then insert a flat-blade tool into area D to pry open the flap 6.
Tighten the towing eye 4 to the maximum: first by hand until it stops, then finish by locking it using the wheel brace.
Use only the towing ring 4 and the wheelbrace Tools.
Refitting flap 5 and 6.
After use, loosen the towing eye 4 and press the flap 5 in area E to lock it.
- Loosen the towing eye 4;
- place the hook F in its housing;
- press on area G
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Ensure that the tow eye is screwed in correctly.
Risk of losing the towed object.
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- Use a rigid tow bar. If a rope or cable is used (where the law allows this), the vehicle being towed must be able to brake.
- a vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.
- avoid accelerating or braking suddenly when towing, as this may result in damage being caused to the vehicle.
- In any case, it is advisable not to exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).
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Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may be projected during braking.
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When the engine is stopped, steering and braking assistance are no longer provided.
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Do not remove the key from the ignition switch, or leave the card in the vehicle during towing (depending on the vehicle).
Risk of the steering column locking.
Towing or recovering your vehicle with a platform truck
It is strictly prohibited to tow your vehicle with the front wheels on the ground. Before towing your vehicle or transporting it on a flatbed, observe the following instructions:
- you must abide by the towing conditions that apply in the country where you are located;
- with the card in the passenger compartment, press the engine start button;
- set the gear control to the N position: the parking brake is released;
- press the engine Start button for more than two seconds. The accessories functions are powered: you can use the vehicle lighting functions (hazard warning lights, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle lights must be on;
- once you have finished towing, press the engine start button for more than two seconds (risk of discharging the battery).