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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency

towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads

for short distances at low speeds.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The

vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in

good condition.

Emergency towing procedure

Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 519)

Remove the eyelet cover using

a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a

rag between the screwdriver and

the vehicle body as shown in the

illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the

hole and tighten partially by

Tighten down the towing eyelet

securely using a wheel nut

wrench or hard metal bar.

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