Emergency towing
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WARNING
• DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle
unless the starter switch is turned to
position ’I’ (to unlock the steering).
• DO NOT attempt to remove the starter
key, or turn the switch to position ’0’,
while the vehicle is in motion.
• Without the engine running, the power
steering pump and brake system cannot
provide assistance. Greater steering
effort and brake pedal effort will be
required to safely control the vehicle.
Towing the vehicle on two-wheels
If it is necessary to recover the vehicle by
towing on two wheels only, always adhere to
the following:
Remove the propeller shaft from the axle
which is to remain on the road.
The propeller shaft flange and shaft, must be
marked before removal to ensure correct
re-assembly. Secure the suspended propeller
shaft safely to prevent damage.
WARNING
If the rear axle is to be raised, the steering
wheel and/or linkage MUST be secured in a
straight ahead position, but the steering
lock MUST NOT be used for this purpose.
The vehicle can then be attached to the
towing truck.
Transporter or trailer lashing
If your vehicle should require transporting on
the back of a flatbed truck, then the air
suspension must be set to ’ACCESS’ before
being lashed (see ’Air suspension’ ). Pairs of
lashing eyes are provided at the front and rear
(see illustration). DO NOT secure lashing
hooks or trailer fixings to any other part of the
vehicle.
If the air suspension cannot be set to the
’ACCESS’ position, then your vehicle must be
lashed by its wheels and NOT by the lashing
rings referred to above.
NOTE: The lashing eyes are for lashing only
and must NOT be used for towing.
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