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EMERGENCY INFORMATION  
Vehicle Recovery  
Towing for Recovery  
Towing Eye  
DO NOT use a tow rope that is twisted - or the towing hook may be unscrewed.  
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Your car is equipped with 2 towing eyes (located at the  
front and the rear of the vehicle), which are used for  
fitting the towing hook in the tool kit. The tool kit is  
placed beneath the loadspace floor. To t the towing hook,  
remove the small cover set into the bumper, then screw  
the towing hook via the small hole into the threaded hole  
in the bumper beam (see illustration). Ensure the towing  
hook is fully tightened!  
Suspended Towing  
If your vehicle needs to be towed, most qualified recovery  
specialists will use wheel lift equipment to suspend the  
vehicle. Please keep the driving wheels off the ground.  
Ensure the parking brake is released, the hazard warning  
lamps are activated and no passengers are left in the vehicle.  
Note: The small cover removed may be secured to the  
bumper by a plastic cord.  
Both towing points are intended for using by qualified  
recovery specialists to assist in the recovery of your  
vehicle when a breakdown or accident occurs. They are  
not designed for towing other vehicles, and must NEVER  
be used to tow a trailer or caravan. The vehicle can be  
towed using a tow rope but a towing bar is recommended.  
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Towing  
When towing, DO NOT suddenly accelerate  
or brake suddenly, this can cause accidents.  
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Four-Wheel Touchdown Towing  
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DO NOT tow backward with front wheels (drive  
wheels) on the ground.  
If, due to an electrical fault, it is considered  
unsafe to switch the start/stop switch on, the  
car will need to be recovered on a trailer.  
The towing speed of the vehicle shall  
not exceed 20mph (30km/h) the towing  
distance shall not exceed 30miles (50km).  
If your vehicle is towed with the four wheels on the ground,  
observe the following precautions:  
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Operate the start/stop switch to the ON/RUNNING  
position, this will enable the brake lights, wipers and  
direction indicators to be operated if necessary.  
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Place the shift lever in Neutral (N).  
Release the parking brake.  
Without the engine running, greater effort will be required  
to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel.  
Longer stopping distances will also be experienced.  
Turn on the hazard warning lamps.  
If the transmission is damaged or is subject to a lack  
of lubricating oil, DO NOT tow the vehicle with four  
wheels on the ground.  
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Transporter  
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Place the wheel chock (1) as shown in the figure,  
then place the anti slip rubber pad (2) around the  
circumference of the tyre.  
If your vehicle needs to be shipped, a special transporter  
is recommended. Secure the vehicle on the transporter as  
follows:  
Fit the lashing straps (3) around the wheels and secure  
to the trailer. Tighten the straps until your vehicle is  
securely held.  
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Apply the parking brake, manual transmission places  
the shift lever in Neutral (N), automatic transmission  
places the shift lever in Park (P).  
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