9. Remove the decorative grille that covers the hole for attaching the towing hook (see arrow in illustration). The towing hook is located in the on-board tool kit under the trunk trim on the left side.
2.9. Remove the decorative grille that covers the hole for attaching the towing hook (see arrow) |
2.10 Screw the hook in by hand, then insert a screwdriver or wrench into the hook and tighten it (see arrow) |
10. Screw the hook in by hand, then insert a screwdriver or wrench into the hook and tighten it (see arrow in illustration).
Attention! After towing is complete, the hook should be unscrewed and put away together with the on-board tool. The hook should be in the vehicle at all times.
11. Put the decorative grille back in place and secure it.
The rear towing hook is located under the bumper.
12. Vehicles without a towing 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 towing cable to the rear hook 2, press on 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 for the steering, turn signals, horn, windshield wipers and washers to function.
14. Set the gear shift lever to neutral position.
15. Turn on the warning lights on both the towing and towed vehicles.
It should be borne in mind that when the engine is not running, the power steering and brake booster do not operate. When braking, more force will need to be applied to the brake pedal. More force is also needed for the steering.
When using a towing cable, the driver of the towing vehicle must smoothly release the clutch when engaging a gear, and the driver of the towed vehicle must then ensure that the cable remains 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 a vehicle with an automatic transmission 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 all-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.