Wheel – free lift

WHEEL – FREE LIFT

If crossbeams are available, locate the pads under the sill reinforced jacking areas (2, 3) and (4, 5).

Note: Remove access panels from sill finishers (if fitted) before locating pads beneath jacking areas (4, 5).

If only longitudinal beams are available, locate the beams under the floor longitudinals with the lifting pads at position (8) and (9). Raise the lift a few inches and ensure the vehicle is firmly supported. Raise the lift to full height and inspect the lifting points for security.

RECOVERY

It is recommended that a recovery trailer or two wheel car ambulance be used. In an emergency, the car may be towed on its own wheels using the front lashing/towing eye (10).

SUSPENDED TOW: Cannot be carried out without incurring damage. If additional damage is immaterial because of existing crash damage, lifting chains can be attached to the towing eyes.

Before towing commences release the handbrake, place the gear lever in neutral and the ignition switch at 'I'. Do not tow at a greater speed than 30 m.p.h., 50 km/h. On no account must the vehicle be towed with the front wheels on the ground if the transmission is faulty, the transmission fluid level is low, or the towing distance exceeds 30 miles or 50 km.

TOWING

The rear lashing/towing eye (7), must only be used for towing a light vehicle.

Use the front lashing/towing eye (10) 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 ignition 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 automatic gearbox is to be towed on four wheels from the front, the following precautions must be observed:

The gearbox fluid level must be correct before starting to tow.

The selector must be at 'N'.

The car must not be towed at speeds greater than 30 m.p.h., 50 km/h or for distances which exceed 30 miles, 50 km.

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.