If You Have To Tow The Vehicle - Maserati GRANCABRIO Owner's Manual

If you have to tow the
vehicle
If you need to tow the
vehicle, observe the following
recommendations:
- if possible, have the vehicle
transported on a vehicle equipped
with loading platform and specifi c
for roadside assistance and
recovery.
If this is not possible:
- tow the vehicle for a distance of
less than 100 km (62 mi) at a speed
below 60 km/h (37 mph).
Tow the vehicle using the towing
hook found in the toolkit. Screw the
towing hook down tightly in its seat,
on the lower, right-hand side of the
front bumper.
In order to tow the vehicle, turn the
key to MAR and engage Neutral by
shifting the gearshift lever to N.
Should the EPB be applied, you must
disengage it (see page 174).
Do not extract the key, as
the steering wheel will lock
automatically and you will
be unable to steer the wheels.
WARNING: If you have to tow the
vehicle with 2 wheels raised, ensure
that the ignition key is in the STOP
position. If this is not observed,
when the ESC is active, the relative
ECU will store a malfunction and the
warning light will illuminate on the
instrument panel display. In this case,
you will have to contact the Maserati
Service Network in order to have the
system reset.
When towing the vehicle,
make sure that you observe
the road traffi c regulations
concerning both the towing device
and driving conduct.
When towing the vehicle
with the engine off,
remember that, without
the assistance of the brake servo,
a stronger effort is required on the
brake pedal for braking and on the
steering wheel for steering.
Screw the towing hook
into its seat (approx. 11
turns). Accurately clean the
threaded seat before tightening the
hook.
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