 | When towing the vehicle, it is compulsory to resepct specific highway code regulations relating to the tow hook and procedures for towing on the road.Before towing, make sure that the tow hook is fully tightened.Clean the threaded seat carefully before tightening the hook.Turn the ignition key to the ON position and then OFF and DO NOT EXTRACT IT !If the key is extracted the steering lock will come on automatically and it will be impossible to steer the wheels.If you need to tow a vehicle with a flat batery, release the electric steering lock by supplying the vehicle with an auxiliary battery and turning the ignition ON to release the steering lock. Then turn off the power supply and turn the key OFF without removing. The electric steering lock will remain released and the car may be towed.When towing, exercise greater force on the brake pedal and the steering wheel is stiffer because the brake servo and the power assisted steering are not operational.The towing vehicle should be driven at as even a pace as possible to prevent counter-shocks.Do not use flexible cables when towing and avoid jerky movements.During towing operations, be careful that the fastening joining the joint to the vehicle does not damage adjacent components.Do not start the engine whilst the vehicle is being towed.Observe the following instructions for vehicles with an automatic transmission:- If possible, transport the car on the bed of a vehicle recovery truck;- if no recovery truck is available, tow the vehicle with its drive (front) wheels off the ground;Tow the vehicle with the transmission lever in position N.Failure to observe the above instructions could cause severe damage to the automatic transmission. |
