Towing
Anything can happen on the road - you might have to be towed home, or you might have to tow someone else. Long-distance towing is best left to professionals. Towing over short distances is not particularly difficult, but the following points should be taken into account:
- Use a towing rope specifically designed for this purpose
- The towed vehicle must have its hazard warning lights on, and the towing vehicle must have its low beams on.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position so that the steering wheel is not locked and the turn signals and brake lights work.
- Attach the rope only to the eyelets specifically designed for this purpose. The front lugs are located on the left and right sides under the front bumper, and the rear lug is located on the left side under the rear bumper.
- Before towing, release the parking brake and place the gearshift lever in neutral.
Attention! On models with automatic transmission, if it is not possible to hang out the front drive wheels, so as not to disable the automatic transmission, follow the "30x50" rule: the towing speed should not exceed 50 km / h, the distance-30 km. If you move at a speed of no more than 30 km / h, the distance can be increased to 50 km.
- Since the power steering does not function when the engine is not running, you will need to apply significantly more force to the steering wheel.
- The brake pedal will also be noticeably stiffer since the brake booster will not be engaged.
- The tow rope must be kept taut at all times, otherwise the rope may become dangerously tangled around the wheel.
- Before you start driving, make sure the towing driver is familiar with the route.
- Drive only at low speed and choose the shortest route. Turns should be taken smoothly, without jerking, braking in advance.