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1. Remove the front towing/lashing eye access panel.  
 
2. Secure the towing attachment from the recovery vehicle to the towing/lashing eye.  
 

 
3. Apply the parking brake.  
 
4. Insert ignition key and turn the ignition switch to position 'II'.  
 
5. Manual gearbox: Apply the footbrake and position the gear lever in 'N' - Neutral.  
 

 
6. Automatic gearbox:  Apply the footbrake and move the selector lever to the 'N' Neutral position.  
 
NOTE:  

 

All vehicles  

 
 
7. Select 'H' - HIGH on the transfer box.  
 

 
8. Release the parking brake.  
 
NOTE:  

 

 

 
NOTE:  

speed of 30 mph (50 km/h), these limits MUST NOT be exceeded.

   CAUTION: The following procedures must be followed to ensure that the vehicle is towed in a safe 

condition and damage to the vehicle transmission system is prevented.

   CAUTION: Ensure that the towing attachment will not contact the front bumper during towing.

   CAUTION: If 'N' - Neutral cannot be selected, front and rear propeller shafts must be removed before 

vehicle is towed.

 

If electrical power is not available, use the manual interlock release tab on the selector lever to move the selector 
lever to the Neutral position.

   CAUTION: If electrical power is not available, and 'H' - HIGH cannot be selected, the vehicle may not be 

towed but must be recovered on a suitable trailer. If, however, transfer box was in 'H' - HIGH when electrical 
power was lost, vehicle may still be towed.

 

If electrical power is not available, it will be necessary to release the parking brake manually using the following 
procedures:

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