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While the car is being

towed with the engine off,

remember that the brake

pedal and steering will require

more effort as you no longer have

the benefit of the brake booster

and power steering. Do not use

flexible cables to tow. Avoid jerk-

ing. Whilst towing, ensure that the

coupling to the car does not dam-

age the surrounding components.

Do not extract the igni-

tion key during towing;

leave it at MAR, to prevent

the steering lock engaging and,

provided the electrical system is

not damaged, keep the brake lights

and direction indicators working.

When the ignition key is re-

moved, the steering lock will cut in

thus preventing the steering wheel

from being turned.

IF AN ACCIDENT

OCCURS

– It is important to keep calm.

– If you are not directly involved,

stop at least ten metres away from the

accident.

– If you are on a motorway do not

obstruct the emergency lane with your

car.

– Turn off the engine and turn on

the hazard lights.

– At night, illuminate the scene of

the accident with your headlights. 

– Act carefully, you must not risk

being run over.

– Mark the accident by putting the

red triangle at the regulatory distance

from the car where it can be clearly

seen.

– If the doors are jammed, do not try

to leave the car by breaking the glass

of the windscreen as the glass is strat-

ified. Side windows and the rear win-

dow can be broken more easily.

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