Towing - Paccar DAF CF 2017 Emergency Response Manual

EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
Towing information

4.4 TOWING

It is possible to install a towing eye behind the
grille.
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Always use a towing bar when towing. Deviation
from this rule is only allowed in emergencies.
When towing, error messages may be shown on
the master display when the ignition is switched
on.
NOTE: The maximum permissible
vehicle speed, weight and distance
vary by country.
WARNING! Switch off ACC and
AEBS while towing or while being
towed.
Engaging of these systems during
towing actions can result in
unwanted and unexpected vehicle
behaviour.
WARNING!
- Do not tow the vehicle when
fully loaded or with a trailer
attached.
Towing a fully loaded vehicle or a
vehicle with trailer attached can
result in unstable vehicle behaviour
during critical driving situations
applying to the towing and/or towed
vehicle. This can lead to very
dangerous situations. High forces
and tensions in the chassis and
drive line of the vehicles can also
lead to damage to the vehicles.
Towing another vehicle
The maximum permitted technical weight of a
vehicle towed with the towing provision (including
load) is 40 tons.
Being towed by another vehicle
WARNING!
- Towing may not take place at an
angle of more than 20° relative
to the vehicle centre line.
The towed vehicle may be located
asymmetrically (left or right) behind
the tractor. Towing at an angle of
more than 20° relative to the vehicle
centre line can result in unstable
vehicle behaviour. This can lead to
very dangerous situations. High
forces and tensions in the chassis
and drive line of the vehicles can
also lead to damage to the vehicles.
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