Attention! Vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter must not be started by towing or pushing. This can lead to overheating and catalytic converter failure. In the event of a dead battery, do not attempt to start the engine by towing or pushing the vehicle.
Note. The towing eye is included in the tool kit supplied with the vehicle.
1. The towing eye mounting socket is located in the front bumper on the right side of the vehicle.
2. Pry with a screwdriver..
3.... and remove the plug of the towing eye mounting socket.
4. Screw in the towing eye by hand, turning it counterclockwise (on the lug left-hand thread) …
5.... and tighten the eyelet using the wrench as a wrench.
6. Attach the rope to the towing eye.
Note. Before towing your vehicle, turn the ignition key to the «0» and turn on the light signaling according to the Rules of the road.
Manual transmission control lever (automatic transmission selector lever) set to neutral («N»). If possible, tow the vehicle with the engine running so that the force on the steering wheel and brake pedal is not increased.
Attention! The vacuum brake booster and electric power steering only operate when the ignition is on. Therefore, when towing a car with an idle engine, check the position of the key in the ignition switch, otherwise the force on the brake pedal and steering wheel will increase sharply.
It is possible to tow a car equipped with an automatic transmission with an idle engine at a speed of no more than 50 km/h for a distance of no more than 30 km. Otherwise, the gearbox will fail, since the working fluid pump does not work and the gearbox parts are not lubricated. For the same reason, the above conditions should also be observed when towing a car equipped with an automatic transmission by a tow truck, with the drive wheels supported on the road.
7. Remove the lug in reverse order.
8. To use the vehicle as a towing vehicle, use the towing eye socket located in the rear bumper on the right side. Installing the towing eye in this case is similar to installing it on the front of the car.
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