Alfa Romeo 4C spider User Manual page 101

When using a tow eye, be sure to follow the "Tow
Eye Usage Precautions" in this section.
Tow Eye
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL when flat
towing this vehicle. The ignition must be ON in
order to place the transmission in NEUTRAL.There-
fore, if the key is unavailable or the battery is
discharged, this vehicle must be towed with all
four wheels OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer
or flatbed truck).
• Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated and
secure in the mounting receptacle.
• The tow eye is recommended for use with an
approved tow bar and or rope.
• Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto
a flatbed truck.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
eyes.
• Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.
• Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
cause components to break resulting in se-
rious injury or death.
Tow Eye Warning Label
CAUTION!
• The tow eye must be used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations. Only use
the tow eye with an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short
distance to the nearest service location.
• Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles.
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