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As the power assisted steering does not
work if the engine is not running, you will
need more strength to steer than normally.
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The brake must be depressed much harder
as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
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Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sud-
den manoeuvres.
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Brake well in advance than usual and brake
gently.
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Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
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The essentials
Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.
WARNING
A vehicle with a flat battery should never be
towed.
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Never remove the key from the ignition
lock. Otherwise, the steering wheel lock
could suddenly lock. The vehicle would not
be controlled and a serious accident could
ensue.
WARNING
When towing the vehicle, the handling and
braking efficiency change considerably.
Please observe the following instructions to
minimise the risk of serious accidents and in-
jury:
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As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
The brake must be depressed must hard-
–
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Always remain aware to avoid collision
with the towing vehicle.
More strength is required at the steering
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wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
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As the driver of the towing vehicle:
Accelerate gently and carefully.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Brake well in advance than usual and
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brake gently.
Tow-starting
In general, the vehicle should not be started
by towing. Jump-starting is much more pref-
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erable
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47.
For technical reasons, the following vehicles
can not be tow started:
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Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
If the vehicle battery is flat, it is possible
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that the engine control unit does not operate
correctly.
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