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Fiat Idea Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)01 · General information
01 · General

General warnings

Make
Fiat
Model
Idea Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Vehicle towing and lifting points › General warnings
General informationGeneral warnings

General warnings

When towing the vehicle, the laws governing towing and road traffic must be obeyed.

Before towing, make sure that the tow hook is fully tightened.

Thoroughly clean the threaded housing before tightening the tow hook.

Turn the ignition key to the ON position and then to the OFF position and DO NOT EXTRACT IT !

When the key is extracted, the steering lock is immediately engaged and it is consequently impossible to steer the wheels.

Whilst towing, as the brake servo is not working, greater force will have to be exerted on the brake pedal.

The towing vehicle should be driven as smoothly as possible to prevent the two vehicles striking one another.

Do not use flexible cables for towing and avoid jerking.

During towing operations, check that the tow cable coupling does not damage parts with which it comes into contact.

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