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Towing

Run by towing or pushing runs the risk of failure of the catalytic converter, and on models equipped with the AT, it is not possible at all! If necessary, use an auxiliary power supply.

In order to avoid accidents and damage to the towing vehicle must be carried out only with the help of special equipment.

Ideally, the defective vehicle must be towed to land separated from the driving wheels.

For towing a faulty car are special lugs on the front and rear of the vehicle. The length of the tow sling should not exceed 5 m. The maximum permissible length of the hitch (from front end of the towing vehicle towed to a back) is 25 m. The weight of the towed vehicle must not exceed the towing weight.

The front towing eye

Rear towing eyelets

Agree in advance to the route of the driver of the towing vehicle, stipulate methods of exchange of operational information. Remember to follow during towing relevant traffic rules (SDA).

Towing should be carried out at a speed not exceeding 90 km / h. Do not forget that when the engine is off and not working Power Steering Power Brakes. Try manipulating the foot brake, to prevent excessive sagging towing sling.

Release the parking brake, turn neutral, turn the ignition key to the ACC and select the N transfer case.

At serviceable transmission, rear axle assembly and the steering actuator Towing Manual transmission-equipped models can be carried out without interrupting the wheels off the ground. Otherwise, you should use the services of a tow truck.

Options for emergency towing vehicle means complete or partial loading

In no case do not perform towing-service training wheels off the ground in reverse! At long tow every 650 km to do a short stop to start the engine at idle speed, ensures appropriate lubrication of the transmission components, or before moving disconnect the rear propeller shaft - in this case the towing vehicle can be for an unlimited distance.

Towing a vehicle equipped with AT-service training wheels off the ground can be made only in extreme cases. This transfer case must be set to 2H mode and selector AT lever - in position ?�N?�. Towing speed must not exceed 45 km / h and the distance - 50 km. If necessary, every 50 km to be done to stop the process running the engine at idle speed to ensure the lubrication of the internal components of the transmission line.

Otsoedenenie propeller shaft from rear differential removes the listed restrictions.