Vehicle Recovery

NOTE: Prior to recovery, ensure that the vehicle keys are available and the security system disarmed.


Vehicle recovery methods are:
By flat-bed transporter.
By rear suspended tow.
By emergency towing for very short distances.

The selector lever can be manually unlocked from the Park position in the event of electrical failure or when moving the vehicle without power. Refer to Gearshift Interlock Manual Override.

Transporter or Trailer Recovery







When the vehicle is being recovered by transporter or trailer:
The parking brake must be be applied and the wheels chocked.
The gear selector lever must be in Neutral Do not select Park as the parking lock mechanism may be damaged by the forward and backward rocking motion of the vehicle.
The vehicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or trailer. Do not use the vehicle towing eyes.

Rear Suspended Tow







When the vehicle is being recovered by rear suspended tow:
The ignition key must be removed from the ignition switch to lock the steering.
The rear wheels must be correctly positioned in the lifting cradle and securely tied down.

Emergency Towing


WARNING:
IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING, THE STEERING WILL BECOME HEAVY AND THE FORCE NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES WILL BE GREATLY INCREASED.


CAUTION:
A vehicle with a defective transmission must be towed by rear suspended tow.


When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:
Local regulations for the towing of vehicles must be followed. In some countries the registration number of the towing vehicle and an 'On Tow' sign or warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle.
The gear selector lever must be in Neutral.
The ignition switch must be in position II to release the steering lock and make the direction indicators, horn and stop lamps operate.
A distance of 0,8 km (0.5 mile) must not be exceeded.
A speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded.
The tow rope must be attached at one of the front towing eye positions.

Front Towing Eye







The front towing eye:
Is stored with the vehicle toolkit in the trunk.
Can be used for emergency towing or winching the vehicle onto a transporter.

Front Towing Eye Location







The front towing eye screws into the front lower body crossmember at the left- or right-hand side of the vehicle, after the removal of a blanking plug.

Rear Towing Eye
The rear towing eye is a welded double loop on the right-hand side of the trunk floor. This eye must not be used for towing another vehicle.