5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emer-
gency towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard sur-
faced roads for short distance at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Emergency towing procedure
STEP
1
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 589)
Type A
STEP
2
Type B
STEP
2
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Insert the mechanical key (P.
51) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical
key inserted, remove the eyelet
cover by pulling it towards you.
Insert the mechanical key (P.
51) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical
key inserted, remove the eyelet
cover by pulling it towards you.