Lotus EMIRA V6 - Transporter Recovery; Vehicle Tie-Down; Vehicle Towing; Towing a Trailer

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VEHICLE CARE
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Transporter Recovery
Lotus recommend recovery is carried
out by your Lotus Retailer or a
professional vehicle recovery service
using a suitable flatbed transporter or
trailer.
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Recommended method.
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Alternative method with the
front wheels (non-driving
wheels), rotating on the ground.
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Never tow a vehicle with the
rear driving wheels rotating
on the ground, as this may
cause serious damage to the
transmission.
Vehicle Tie-Down
When moving a vehicle by transporter
or trailer, the vehicle should be secured
only by chocking and strapping around
the road wheels.
CAUTION: Attaching restraints
around suspension linkages,
recovery eye or chassis or body
components may cause damage.
Vehicle Towing
WARNING: Only in an emergency
should the car be towed using the
recovery eye and then only for the
shortest distance necessary.
WARNING: Before towing ensure
to deactivate the power steering
lock and release the electrical
parking brake, see pages 172 and
200.
WARNING: Use only towing
equipment designed specifically
for this purpose.
CAUTION: Using incorrect towing
equipment may cause damage to
your vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
WARNING: This vehicle is not
equipped with either a rear towing
mount or any chassis mounting
points to attach a tow bar
assembly, therefore is not suitable
for towing a trailer.