Towing

TOWING

CAUTION: The rear lashing/towing eye (2), must only be used for towing a light vehicle.

Manual gearbox models

Use the front lashing/towing eye (1) for towing the vehicle on all four wheels from the front.

WARNING: To ensure that the steering does not lock when the vehicle is being towed, it is essential that the starter key is turned to position ’I’, and remains there while the vehicle is moving. Ensure the following precautions are observed: Do not tow if the gearbox or a drive shaft is faulty. Do not tow if a wheel or drive shafts are touching the body or frame. Ensure the gear lever is in neutral and the handbrake is released. Remember that greater effort than normal will be necessary to apply the brakes if the vehicle is being towed without the engine running.

Automatic gearbox models

When a car with an automatic gearbox is to be towed, a suspended tow must be used because the gearbox is not adequately lubricated without the engine running. The following precautions must be observed:

The selector must be at ’N’.

CAUTION: A rear suspended tow must not be attempted as serious damage will be caused to the automatic transmission.

NOTE: A vehicle fitted with an automatic gearbox cannot be started by towing or pushing.