Rear tow point
WARNING
On vehicles not fitted with a
detachable tow ball arm do not tow
vehicles.
On vehicles fitted with a detachable tow
ball arm the tow ball arm can also be used
for towing vehicles. See Detachable
tow ball (page 79).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock will engage and the direction
indicators and brake lamps will not work
if you do not.
WARNINGS
The brake servo and the power
steering pump do not operate
unless the engine is running. Press
the brake pedal harder and allow for
increased stopping distances and heavier
steering.
CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the
front towing eye.
Do not tow your vehicle faster than
50 km/h (30 mph) or further than 65
kilometres (40 miles).
If a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) and
a distance of 65 kilometres (40 miles)
is to be exceeded your vehicle must
be transported with all 4 wheels raised.
See Transporting the vehicle (page
92).
In the event of a mechanical failure
of the transmission your vehicle must
be transported with all 4 wheels
raised. See Transporting the vehicle
(page 92).
Select neutral when your vehicle is
being towed.
Make sure that the vehicle is in
two-wheel drive and that the
automatic hubs are released. See
All-wheel drive (AWD) (page 67).
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is towing.
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