Towing Another Vehicle - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
on both vehicles.
Turn key to ignition switch position
ACC and release the electrical
parking brake before towing the
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Keep tow rope clear of front bumper,
and ensure it is securely fixed to the
towing eye at both ends. Pull on the
tow rope to check.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 114 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 50 km/h. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and Front-wheel drive: The vehicle
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 80 km/h nor further than
100 km. In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is
50 km/h and for a maximum of
50 km. If the front axle has been
Vehicle care
raised, the maximum speed is
50 km/h. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Towing another vehicle

Remove the cover located on the rear
bumper by pressing the lower part of
the cover.
The rear towing eye attachment is
stored below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
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