199000035 - VEHICLE TOWING POINTS

The vehicle is equipped with a tow hook located in the tool container beneath the luggage compartment carpet.To fit the tow hook, proceed as follows:- undo the plug on the front bumper or rear bumper to gain access to the threaded pin on the body;- take the tow hook from the tool kit.- fully tighten the ring on the threaded front or rear pin.

General warnings

When towing the vehicle, it is compulsory to respect 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 to OFF and DO NOT EXTRACT IT !If the key is removed, the steering lock will come on automatically and it will be impossible to steer the wheels.When towing, exercise greater force on the brake pedal and the steering wheel which are 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 kickbacks.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.For vehicles equipped with a robotized gearbox, before towing the vehicle make sure that the gearbox is in neutral (N) (checking that the vehicle can be pushed) and follow the same procedures as for towing a normal vehicle with a manual gearbox.