Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual page 268

2. Secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead
position with rope or similar device.
3. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Attach safety chains before towing.
Rear wheels on the ground:
RENAULT recommends that towing dollies be used
under the rear wheels when towing your vehicle or
the vehicle be placed on a flatbed tow truck as illus-
trated.
CAUTION
Never tow Automatic Transmission (AT) model
with the rear wheels on the ground. Doing so will
cause serious and expensive damage to the
transmission.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
If you have to tow a MT vehicle with rear wheels on
the ground, perform the following procedures.
CAUTION
Observe the following restricted towing speeds
and distances.
•
Speed: Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
•
Distance: Less than 65 km (40 miles)
1. Place the ignition switch in the "ON" position and
turn all accessories off.
2. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
3. Release the parking brake.
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In case of emergency
4. Attach safety chains whenever towing.
All four wheels on the ground:
RENAULT recommends that the vehicle be placed
on a flatbed tow truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
Never tow Automatic Transmission (AT) model
with all four wheels on the ground. Doing so will
cause serious and expensive damage to the driv-
etrain.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
If you have to tow a MT vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, perform the following procedures.
CAUTION
•
Never tow a Manual Transmission (MT) model
backward with all four wheels on the ground.
•
Observe the following restricted towing
speeds and distances.
– Speed: Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
– Distance: Less than 65 km (40 miles)
1. Place the ignition switch in the "ON" position and
turn all accessories off.
2. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
3. Release the parking brake.