PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008 User Manual

Towing on a flat truck
This is the better method to choose in order to
guarantee greater safety.
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PULL THE HAND BRAKE ALL THE WAY.
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TIE THE VEHICLE TO THE MEANS OF
TRANSPORT WITH SUITABLE CABLES. DO
NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE
HOOKS WHICH ARE ON THE VEHICLE BODY-
WORK OR YOU RISK DAMAGING THE BODY-
WORK.
Towing with wheels lifted.
Use a towing carriage to tow the vehicle, leaving
either front or rear wheels on the ground.
CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO PERSONS IN THE VEHICLE
BEING TOWED.
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MAKE SURE TO FASTEN THE FRONT AND
REAR WHEELS TO THE TOWING CARRIAGE.
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NEVER TOW THE VEHICLE USING HAR-
NESSES. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRE-
CAUTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE
TO THE VEHICLE BODYWORK.
Emergency tow
This procedure can be used if the vehicle has manual transmission or if the road surfaces are firm and
even. In this case, strictly observe the safety measures indicated below
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THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED SHALL ALWAYS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
THAT BRAKING REQUIRES GREATER FORCE THAN NORMAL, SINCE THE POWER
BRAKE REMAINS INACTIVE ONCE THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF.
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NEVER HAUL THE VEHICLE AT A SPEED OVER 30 KM/H. SET THE IGNITION SWITCH
OF THE VEHICLE TO BE HAULED TO «ACC» DURING HAULAGE OPERATIONS. NEV-
ER REMOVE THE KEY OR SET THE IGNITION SWITCH TO «LOCK» DURING HAULAGE
OPERATIONS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF
CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
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NEVER HAUL THE VEHICLE IN THIS WAY UNLESS THE WHEELS, AXLE, STEERING,
AND BRAKES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
WARNING
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NEVER HAUL A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THIS WAY. ALWAYS
USE A TOWING CARRIAGE.
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WHILE PULLING THE HOOK, ALWAYS KEEP IT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION TO AVOID
DAMAGING IT. NEVER PULL IT SIDEWARDS OR VERTICALLY. ALSO AVOID SUDDEN
MOVEMENTS.
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CONNECT THE TOWING ROPE, CABLE OR SIMILAR ITEMS ONLY TO THE HOOKS ON
THE VEHICLE BODY. IF THE TOWING ROPE, CABLE OR SIMILAR ITEMS ARE CON-
NECTED TO PARTS OTHER THAN THE HOOKS PROVIDED, THIS COULD SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THESE COMPONENTS.
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CHECK THAT THE HOOKS ARE FIRMLY FIXED TO THE VEHICLE BODY BEFORE
STARTING HAULAGE OPERATIONS.
1. Fix the "Towing eye" to the towing rod, avoid using ropes.
2.The driver must be inside the hauled vehicle.
3. Release the hand brake and take the gearshift lever to neutral.
4. For models with four wheel drive (4WD) move the central differential locking switch to the free position.
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PORTER 1.3 16V General guidelines
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PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	PIAGGIO
Model	PORTER 1.3 16V 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English