Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)
FRONT
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking tools.
Check that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after use.
WARNING:
- Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
- Never spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:
- Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
- Never use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
- Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
- Pulling devices should be routed so they never touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
- Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
REAR
Rear hook is designed as the recovery hook.