Precautions when towing
When preparing your vehicle for towing, make sure the transmission, wheels, suspension, and steering are in good condition. If there is damage to the chassis or transmission that prevents the vehicle from being safely towed, use a support dolly or load the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.
Towing a vehicle with a manual transmission using the front wheels as support. Set the gearshift lever to neutral, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a belt or other tie. Do not leave the ignition key in the LOCK position. This may cause damage to the steering lock.
If the vehicle is towed with support on the rear wheels, the parking brake must be released.
Always use safety chains when towing your vehicle.
Recommended towing methods
It is recommended to tow the vehicle without supporting it on the drive (front) wheels or by completely loading the vehicle onto a tow truck with a platform.
Warning: It is prohibited to tow vehicles with automatic transmission using the drive (front) wheels or all wheels (forward or backward), as this can lead to serious damage to the gearbox and expensive repairs. If the car cannot be towed on the rear wheels, the front wheels must be supported by a dolly.
Towing eye
The towing eye is stored in the luggage compartment together with the tools, in the spare wheel well.
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Front of the car
① Remove the hatch cover on the bumper. ② Screw the eyelet securely into the socket. |
Rear of the car
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After using the towing eye, put it back in place.