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Emergency towing vehicle

general information

To avoid failure of the transfer case in any case do not use towing equipment that might prevent the rotation of the wheels.

Towing-wheel drive without shutting down the 4WD mode in order to avoid failure of the transfer case model should be carried out on the truck.

4WD models with the ability to turn off the front axle can be towed off the ground with their front wheels only. Make sure that the transfer box installed in the neutral position, the AT - in P, Manual transmission - for transmission.

To prevent leakage of oil from the transfer case or disconnect the rear driveshaft.

All-wheel drive models

Models with transfer case COMMAND-TRAC

In the presence of the ignition key

Manual transmission

Turn the ignition switch to OFF, to unlock the steering column. Turn on the transmission, transfer box move to neutral.

AT

Unlock the steering column and gear selection by turning the ignition key to OFF. AT Move to position P transfer box set to neutral.

In the absence of the presence of the ignition key, but the open car

Manual transmission

Turn on the transmission, transfer box move to neutral.

AT

AT Move to position P transfer box set to neutral.

In the absence of the presence of the ignition key and closed car and Manual transmission AT

Carried out by towing with raised front wheels off the ground.

Models with transfer box SELEC-TRAC / QUADRA-TRAC

In the presence of the ignition key

Turn the ignition switch to OFF, to unlock the steering column and gear selection. AT Move to position P transfer box set to neutral.

In the absence of the presence of the ignition key, but the open car

Make sure the transmission is in position P, switch the transfer box in neutral.

In the absence of the presence of the ignition key and closed car

Carried out by towing with raised front wheels off the ground.

Towing in the absence of the possibility of transferring the transfer case to the neutral position

Turn the ignition key to OFF.

Transmission move to the neutral position.

Towing shall be carried detached from the ground with the front wheels.

If you have to tow the car to cut off from the land rear wheels, be sure to unlock the steering column (lock not able to withstand occurring during towing jerks). Then lock the steering wheel with the help of specially developed for this purpose, strong jaws.

2WD models

Towing should be made to set the neutral position of the transmission and at speeds not exceeding 50 km / h (30 miles / h). Maximum towing distance should not exceed 25 km (15 miles), otherwise you should use a trailer or tow the car to cut off from the earth the front wheels.