DO-IT-YOURSELF
TOW
STARTING/TOWING
General
remarks
• Towing eyes are provided at
front
and
rear on the
right
underneath the bumpers.
Towropes
or bars should be attached at
these
points only.
• The towrope should be slightly elastic
to reduce the risk of damage to both vehi-
cles.
It is advisable to use only ropes of
synthetic materials or
with
elastic links. It
is
however
safer
to use a tow bar.
Avoid
excessive towing
effort
and do not
jerk.
During towing operations on other
than surfaced roads there is always the
danger
that
the attachment points will be
overloaded
and damaged.
•
Before
trying
to
start
engine
by
tow-
ing, the
battery
from
another
vehicle
should be used for
starting
if possible -
see
previous page.
If the
vehicle
has to be tow
started
or
towed
at any
time,
the
following
must
be
noted:
• Traffic regulations regarding towing
must be observed.
• Both drivers must be familiar
with
towing procedures. Inexperienced driv-
ers
should not attempt to tow star o-
tow.
• When using a towrope the d'iver c
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towing vehicle must engage the c -tc
very gently when moving cf zrz z'-ar.z ~z
gear.
• The driver of the vehic'e za~z :zv:ez
must ensure
that
the tr.vccs s a/.vavs
taut.
• The emergency lights must be
switched on on zz~r vehicles - unless
local
regulations d ~e-.
• Turn ignition key to "Drive" position so
that
the steering wheel is free and the
turn
signals,
horn, and, if necessary, the wind-
screen
wiper and washer can be
used.
• As the brake servo only works when
the engine is running, more pressure is
required on the brake pedal when the en-
gine is not running.
• On vehicles
with
power assisted steer-
ing more force is required to
turn
steering
wheel when engine is not running.
• When there is no lubricant in the man-
ual
or automatic gearbox the vehicle may
c-'y zs :cwed
with
driving wheels lifted.
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