Towing The Car - Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Manual

TOWING THE CAR

The tow hook provided with the car is
contained into the Fix&Go automatic
container.
PRECAUTIONS FOR
TOWING THE CAR
To prevent damaging the transmission
components, tow the car only in one of
following ways:
❒ with front wheels raised and rear
wheels resting on a truck provided for
the purpose;
❒ with rear wheels raised and front
wheels resting on a truck provided for
the purpose;
❒ with front and rear wheels on the
flatbed of a wrecker or maintenance
vehicle.
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fig. 65
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TOW RING HOOKING
Front
Proceed as follows:
❒ take the tow hook A-fig. 64 from
the Fix&Go automatic container.
❒ remove the snap-fitted plug A-fig. 65
from the front bumper. If using the flat
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blade screwdriver B-fig. 64 provided
as standard, protect its tip with a soft
cloth to prevent damaging the car.
❒ tighten the tow hook in its seat.
Rear
The tow hook A-fig. 66 for the rear
bumper is fixed.
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