Vehicle Recovery; Towing For Recovery - MG ZR Series Owner's Manual

TOWING FOR RECOVERY

Vehicle Recovery

If your car is to be towed, most qualified recovery specialists will
use wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wheels, while the
rear wheels remain on the ground. However, if it is necessary for
the car to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, abide by
the following procedure.
Before being towed:
DO NOT remove the starter key or turn the starter switch off
while the car is being towed on four wheels - this will prevent
the steering wheel from being turned.
1. Turn the starter key to the first position to unlock the steering
and then to the second position to enable the brake lights,
wipers and direction indicators to be operated if necessary.
If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is considered unsafe
to turn the starter switch to the first position, disconnect the
battery before turning the switch.
2. Place the gear lever in neutral ('N' for cars with automatic
transmission).
3. Release the handbrake.
While being towed observe the following:
• Without the engine running, greater effort will be required to
operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer
stopping distances will also be experienced.
• While towing for recovery, the towing vehicle should never
exceed 50 km/h.
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Vehicle Recovery
Models with automatic transmission
Ideally, cars fitted with an automatic transmission should only be
moved by trailer/transporter. If these facilities are unavailable,
move the vehicle on suspended tow (with the front wheels raised)
with 'N' selected in the gearbox.
Models with automatic transmission MUST NOT under any
circumstances be towed on all four wheels. Without the engine
running the gearbox is not adequately lubricated.