Towing a car with a manual transmission
Pic. 1.152. Rule for towing a car with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is released.
If the vehicle is towed with the rear wheels up, make sure the transmission is in neutral. Also make sure the ignition key is in the «ACC» («Optional equipment»). This is to prevent damage to the steering lock mechanism, which is not designed to hold the front wheels in a straight line while the vehicle is being towed. If any part of the loaded wheels or suspension is damaged, a towing dolly must be used.
Towing a car with an automatic transmission
Pic. 1.153. Rule for towing a car with an automatic transmission
Do not tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission with the rear of the vehicle forward with the rear wheels raised. This can seriously damage the gearbox. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle rearward, the front wheels must be on a towing dolly. If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is released.
Note. Before towing, check the fluid level in the automatic transmission. If it is below the mark «NOT» («Hot») on the dipstick, add fluid. If it is not possible to add fluid, a towing cart must be used.
Emergency towing
Pic. 1.154. Towing a car with a rope
In the event of emergency towing where a tow truck is not available, attach a tow rope or chain to one of the towing hooks at the lower front of the vehicle (pic. 1.154).
Towing in this way should not be used if the wheels, chassis, axles, steering parts or brake system are damaged. Before towing, make sure the transmission is in neutral and the ignition key is in the «ACC» («Optional equipment») (when the engine is not running) or in position «ON» («On») (when the engine is running). When towing, the driver must be in the vehicle to control it.
Attention! If all four wheels are touching the ground when towing, the tow rope must only be attached to the front of the vehicle. Make sure the transmission is in neutral beforehand. It is recommended to tow the car no further than 25 km and not exceed the speed of 50 km/h. Make sure the ignition key is in the «ACC» and the steering gear is unlocked. The driver must be in the towed vehicle to be able to control the steering and brakes.