Vehicle: Towing and lifting
Equipment required |
safety strap(s) |
I - TOWING
4X4 TRANSMISSION
Note:
A 4-wheel drive vehicle must not be towed if one of
its wheels touches the ground, regardless of the
gearbox type.
For towing a 4-wheel drive vehicle, it is essential to
use either a platform or a tow dolly positioned under
the front or rear wheels. |
AJ0 or AJ8 or FK0 or FK8, and 4X2 TRANSMISSION
Note:
A 2-wheel drive vehicle equipped with an automatic
gearbox or a continuously variable gearbox
should not be towed if its front wheels touch the
ground.
For towing, it is essential to use a platform or a tow
dolly positioned under the front wheels, or tow with
the rear wheels only on the ground. |
WARNING See the current towing regulations in each country.
Never use the driveshafts, axle assembly components
or suspension components as attachment
points.
The towing points may only be used for towing the
vehicle on roads.
Never use the towing points for removing the vehicle
from a ditch or to lift the vehicle, either directly
or indirectly.
Screw in and lock the towing ring before towing.
Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission:
- It is preferable to transport the vehicle on a flatbed
or tow it by lifting the front wheels. As an exception
the vehicle may be towed with the wheels on the
ground but at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h)
and over a maximum distance of 18 miles (30 km)
(with the gear lever in neutral).
Vehicles fitted with Renault Card:
- If the vehicle battery is flat, the steering column
remains locked. In this case, refit a battery or electrical
supply and switch on the ignition to unlock
the steering column.
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1 - Position of front attachment point
2 - Position of rear attachment point
II - LIFTING POINT USING A TROLLEY JACK
IMPORTANT To prevent any accidents, the trolley jack must
only
be used to lift and/or move the vehicle. The vehicle
height must be maintained with axle stands which
are strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle. |
WARNING To avoid any damage to the original protection, use
equipment fitted with rubber pads to prevent the
equipment coming into direct contact with the vehicle.
To avoid any damage to the axle assemblies, the
vehicle must not be raised using the front suspension
arms for support or under the rear axle. |
To mount the vehicle on axle stands, the entire vehicle
must be lifted on one side and axle stands must be
placed under the body reinforcements which are used
as jacking points at (1) or (2) .
III - LIFTING POINT USING A VEHICLE LIFT
1 - Safety advice reminder
If it is necessary to remove heavy components from the
vehicle, it is preferable to use a four-post lift.
There is a danger that the vehicle will tilt on a two-post
lift after certain components have been removed (e.g.
engine and transmission assembly, rear axle, gearbox).
Fit the safety strap(s) available from the Parts
Department.
2 - Fitting the straps
Fitting the safety strap(s) :
For safety reasons, the safety strap(s) must always
be in perfect condition; replace them if they show signs
of wear.
When fitting the safety strap(s), check that the seats
and fragile parts of the vehicle are correctly protected.
a - Tilting towards the front
Place the safety strap(s) under the rear right-hand
arm of the lift.
Pass the safety strap(s) through the vehicle interior.
Pass the safety strap(s) under the rear left-hand arm
of the lift.
Pass the safety strap(s) through the vehicle interior
again.
Tighten the strap.
b - Tilting towards the rear
Place the safety strap(s) under the front right-hand
arm of the lift.
Pass the safety strap(s) through the vehicle interior.
Pass the safety strap(s) under the front left-hand arm
of the lift.
Pass the safety strap(s) through the vehicle interior
again.
Tighten the safety strap(s).
3 - Permitted jacking points
To raise the vehicle, position the lifting arm pads as indicated
below, taking care not to damage the underside
of the sill paneland.
IMPORTANT Only the jacking points described in this section
allow the vehicle to be raised in complete safety.
Do not raise the vehicle using points other than
those described in this section. |
Front lifting points
Place the lifting arms under the sill panel body flanges
at the front jacking point (1) .
Rear lifting points
Place the lifting arms under the sill panel body flanges
at the rear jacking point (2) . |