Introduction
Towing means to pull someone else’s
vehicle that cannot drive.
The vehicle can be towed with a bar or
with a tow cable.
The maximum permitted speed is 10
km/h.
Tow with a recovery vehicle
The vehicle can be towed both from
the front and from the back. SILENCE
recommends that the vehicle be
transported without the wheels
touching the road.
Towing the S04
While towing a vehicle, driving behaviour
and braking capacity considerably vary.
Towing the vehicle with a cable or a tow
bar can cause damage
to the vehicle.
• If you tow the vehicle with a cable or tow
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
When dismounting and mounting the
cover and the tow ring, damage can be
caused to the vehicle.
• To avoid damaging the vehicle, dismount
and mount the cover and tow ring with
care.
WARNING
If you push the vehicle with your hands,
this can damage rear lights and large
surfaces of the sheet metal. The rear
spoiler may also be removed.
• If you must push the vehicle, do not press
on rear lights, large sheet metal surfaces,
or the rear spoiler.
bar, you must take special care.
• If possible, have the vehicle towed with a
recovery vehicle.
If you cannot guarantee that the
wheels rotate without any problems
or that steering works after an
accident, request aid from specialised
personnel and, if necessary, transport
the vehicle without the wheels
touching the road. If applicable,
inform the people involved in the
towing process, especially the towing
company headquarters and driver,
that this is an electric vehicle.
Tow cable and tow bar
The tow bar is safer for towing and
prevents damage to the vehicle. The
tow cable should only be used if a tow
bar is unavailable.
The tow cable should be elastic to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Use a synthetic bre cable or a similar
elastic material.
Attach the tow cable or bar only to
the anchor points provided to this end.
Ensure that the tow cable is not
twisted. Otherwise, the tow ring may
unscrew during towing.
Turn both vehicles and their hazard
lights on. If applicable, consider other
dierent provisions that may be
applicable in this regard.
To release the handbrake and allow
the vehicle to move without driving it,
follow these steps:
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