Lancia Ypsilon Owner's Handbook Manual page 164

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Before starting to tow, turn
the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP. Do not remove
the key. If the key is removed, the
steering lock engages automati-
cally resulting in the impossibility
to steer the wheels.
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When towing, remember
that without the help of the
servobrake and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the
pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing opera-
tions make sure that fastening the
joint to the car does not damage the
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components in contact with it.
When towing the car, you must
comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow ring
and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
on the roads for emergency opera-
tions. Towing is permitted for short
journies using the special device that
conforms to the highway code (rigid
bar) to move the vehicle onto the
road in preparation for towing or
transportation on a special vehicle.
The hooks should NOT be used for
recovering the vehicle away from the
WARNING road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing using cables or
other non rigid devices. With regard
to the above conditions, towing
should take place with the two ve-
hicles (the one towing and the one
being towed) aligned as closely as
possible along the same centre line
axis.
WARNING
The front and rear tow
hooks should only be used
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the vehicle.
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