HOLDEN WH II 2002 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 111

Chapter 6
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EMERGENCIES
Towing a disabled car
Proper lifting or towing equipment is necessary when lifting or towing the car to prevent
damage. Country, State and Local laws must be followed. In an emergency, your car
may be towed on all four wheels in the following manner:
Fit the towing equipment to the holes at the side of the front cross member. Using
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t\NO hooks with the !oad evenly spread, rather than one; is recommended. Do not
attach to the bumpers or brackets, vehicle suspension or vehicle cross members.
Place transmission in neutral position and release the park brake.
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Switch the ignition key to "ACC" position. This will free the steering lock and allow
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the correct operation of windscreen wipers and turn signals.
For the sake of safety and to prevent damage to the car it is advisable to avoid jerky
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movements and to drive siowiy during towing operations.
Remember that power assist for brakes and power steering are not available when
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the engine is off. The brakes and steering still function, but take greater effort.
To prevent exhaust fumes from the towing car entering into the towed car, close the
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windows and move heating and ventilation controls to "re-circulate" position.
Cars fitted with automatic transmissions must not be towed for more than 55 km or
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at over 55 km/h unless the propeller shaft is removed.
Cars with damaged transmissions must not be towed uniess the propeiier shaft is
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removed.
Only the driver should be in a towed car.
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Hazard warning flasher
Press the switch to turn the hazard warning
flasher on and off.
flasher works regardless of the ignition
position.
When turned on, all turn signals flash
continuously.
warning
Use the hazard
other drivers any time your car becomes a
traffic hazard, day or night.
Use of the hazard warning flashers while
the car is moving is illegal in some States or
Countries.
TOWING A DISABLED CAR
The hazard warning
flasher to warn