Towing the vehicle

Safety device to allow key extraction from the ignition switch

In case of emergencies it is possible to extract the key from the ignition switch even if the selector lever is not in "P". To remove the key, it is necessary to push the indicated lever.

Safety control unit

This control unit alerts the driver (by an acoustic signal) when certain selector lever positions are chosen. These are:

• with engine running and selector lever in "R" position;
• with engine running and front left door open with selector lever in any position except "P";
• Engine stopped with selector lever in any position except "P".

Location of safety control unit

Towing the vehicle

Vehicle towing, with selector lever in "N", is possible up to 25 km distance and only at a speed of under 30 km/h.

For distances greater than 25 km, and/or speeds greater than 30 km/h or with a faulty transmission it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised off the road. This is because the transmission components are lubricated only when the engine is running.

It is not possible to tow-start or push-start the vehicle since the oil pressure required to activate the transmission servomechanisms is produced by an oil pump within the transmission, driven by the engine itself.