Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
All vehicles
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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. |
CAUTION:
Too much tension in the tow rope could cause damage to your vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
CAUTION:
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the front towing eye. |
Drive off slowly and smoothly without jerking the vehicle that is towing.
Vehicles with a Durashift EST
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CAUTION:
Select neutral when your vehicle is being towed. |
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
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CAUTION:
Do not tow your vehicle faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or further than 50 kilometres (30 miles).
CAUTION:
If a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) and a distance of 50 kilometres (30 miles) is to be exceeded the drive wheels must be lifted clear of the ground.
CAUTION:
In the event of a mechanical failure of the transmission the drive wheels must be lifted clear of the ground.
CAUTION:
Do not tow your vehicle backwards.
CAUTION:
Select neutral when your vehicle is being towed. |
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