Towing

TOWING

CAUTION: The vehicle has permanent four-wheel drive. The following towing instructions must be adhered to:

Towing the vehicle on all four wheels with driver operating steering and brakes.

• Turn ignition key turn to position ’1’ to release steering lock and then to position ’II’ to enable the brake lights, wipers and direction indicators to be operated, if necessary.
• Select neutral in gearbox and ensure HDC (hill descent control) is deselected.
• Secure tow rope, chain or cable to towing eye.
• Release the parking brake.

CAUTION: The brake servo and power assisted steering system will not be functional without the engine running. Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply the brakes and the steering system will require greater effort to turn the front road wheels. The vehicle tow connection should only be used under normal road conditions, ’snatch’ recovery should be avoided.

Suspended tow by breakdown vehicle

CAUTION: To prevent vehicle damage, rear propeller shaft MUST BE removed.

Mark propeller shaft drive flanges and mating flanges with identification lines to enable the propeller shaft to be refitted in its original position.

Remove the propeller shaft fixings then remove the shaft from the vehicle.

If the front of the vehicle is to be trailed, turn ignition key to position ’I’ to release steering lock.

CAUTION: If it is considered unsafe to turn the starter switch to position ’I’ due to accident damage or an electrical fault; disconnect the battery before turning the ignition switch.

WARNING: Do not turn the starter switch to position ’0’ or remove the ignition key while the vehicle is being towed.

CAUTION: The steering wheel and/or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position. DO NOT use the steering lock mechanism for this purpose.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the vehicle be towed or recovered by means of lashing to the rear subframe. Serious damage to the subframe and body could result.

CAUTION: Only use the rear towing eye for towing another vehicle.