9. Remove the decorative grille that covers the hole for attaching the tow hook (see arrow in illustration). The towing hook is located in the on-board tool kit under the luggage compartment lining on the left side.
2.9. Remove the decorative grille that covers the hole for attaching the tow hook (see arrow) | 2.10 Screw the hook by hand, and then insert a screwdriver or wrench into the hook and tighten it (see arrow) |
10. Screw the hook by hand, and then insert a screwdriver or wrench into the hook and tighten it (see arrow in illustration).
Attention! After completion of towing, the hook should be unscrewed and put together with the on-board tool. The hook must be kept in the vehicle at all times.
11. Replace the decorative grille and fix it.
The rear tow hook is located under the bumper.
12. Vehicles without a trailer hitch. Before connecting the towing cable to the rear hook 2, press the top edge of the cover 1 and lift it up (see illustration).
2.12. Before connecting the tow rope «rear hook 2, push the upper edge of the cover 1 and lift it up
Towing Rules
13. Turn on the ignition on the towed vehicle. This is necessary in order for the steering, direction indicators, horn, windshield wipers and washers to function.
14. Set the shift lever to neutral.
15. Turn on the light signaling on the towing and towed vehicles.
It should be borne in mind that when the engine is not running, the power steering and the vacuum brake booster do not work. When braking, the brake pedal will require more force. More effort is needed for steering.
When using a cable for towing, the driver of the towing vehicle must release the clutch smoothly when the gear is engaged, and the driver of the towed vehicle must then ensure that the cable is constantly taut.
If there is no oil in the manual or automatic transmission, the vehicle must be towed with the drive wheels raised.
The maximum permissible towing speed for all models is 50 km/h.
The maximum permitted towing distance for an automatic vehicle is 50 kilometers.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive must not be towed with the front or rear wheels raised.
When towing a vehicle with a manual transmission and four-wheel drive with the front or rear wheels raised, the speed must not exceed 50 kilometers per hour, and the towing distance must not exceed 50 kilometers.
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