Vehicle Recovery

NOTE: Prior to recovery, ensure that the vehicle keys are available and the security system disarmed.


Vehicle recovery methods are:
By flat-bed transporter.
By rear suspended tow.
By emergency towing for very short distances.

Gearshift Interlock
The gear selector lever can only be moved from the Park position by turning the ignition key to position II and depressing the brake pedal.

To remove the key from the ignition switch, the gear selector lever must be moved to the Park position. With the key removed, the gear selector is locked in the Park position.

The selector lever can be manually unlocked from the Park position in the event of electrical failure or when moving the vehicle without power. Refer to Gearshift Interlock Manual Override.

Transporter or Trailer Recovery







When the vehicle is being recovered by transporter or trailer:
The parking brake must be be applied and the wheels chocked.
The gear selector lever must be in Neutral. Do not select Park as the parking lock mechanism may be damaged by the forward and backward rocking motion of the vehicle.
The vehicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or trailer. There are four tie-down brackets on the vehicle underbody. Do not use the vehicle towing points or crossbeam tie bar.

Rear Suspended Tow







When the vehicle is being recovered by rear suspended tow:
The ignition key must be removed from the ignition switch to lock the steering with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
The rear wheels must be correctly positioned in the lifting cradle and securely tied down.

Emergency Towing


WARNING:
IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING, THE STEERING WILL BECOME HEAVY AND THE FORCE NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES WILL BE GREATLY INCREASED.


CAUTION:
A vehicle with a defective transmission must be towed by rear suspended tow.


CAUTION:
The vehicle towing point is not suitable for use with a solid tow-bar.


CAUTION:
Do not use the crossbeam tie bar as a towing location.


When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:
Local regulations for the towing of vehicles must be followed. In some countries the registration number of the towing vehicle and an 'On Tow' sign or warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle.
The gear selector lever must be in Neutral.
The ignition switch must be in position II to release the steering lock and make the direction indicators, horn and stop lamps operate.
A distance of 0.8 km (0.5 mile) must not be exceeded.
A speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded.
The tow rope must be attached using the towing location provided; refer to Front Towing Point below.

Front Towing Point







The front towing point:
Is a welded loop on the right-hand bumper mounting bracket.
Must only be used when the grille vane has been removed by turning the three fasteners anti-clockwise.

Rear Towing Point







The rear towing point is a welded loop on the right-hand side of the trunk floor panel; it must not be used for towing another vehicle.