manual Rover 45 owners manual page 158

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Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Recovery Models with automatic transmission TOWING FOR RECOVERY If your car is to be towed, most qualified recovery specialists will Ideally, cars fitted with an automatic transmission should only be use wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wheels, while the moved by trailer/transporter. If these facilities are unavailable, rear wheels remain on the ground. However, if it is necessary for move the vehicle on suspended tow (with the front wheels raised) the car (except 1.8 models with automatic transmission) to be with ‘N’ selected in the gearbox. towed with all four wheels on the ground, abide by the following 1.8 models with automatic transmission MUST NOT under procedure. any circumstances be towed on all four wheels. Without the Before being towed: engine running the gearbox is not adequately lubricated. DO NOT remove the starter key or turn the starter switch off It is acceptable (if it is ESSENTIAL for the car to be moved and while the car is being towed on four wheels - this will prevent no other option is available) for 2.0 models with automatic the steering wheel from being turned. transmission to be towed on all four wheels providing you adhere 1. Turn the starter key to the first position to unlock the steering strictly to the following: and then to the second position to enable the brake lights, • DO NOT allow the car to be towed further than 50 km. wipers and direction indicators to be operated if necessary. • Restrict the towing speed to a maximum of 50 km/h. If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is considered unsafe to turn the starter switch to the first position, disconnect the battery before turning the switch. 2. Place the gear lever in neutral (‘N’ for cars with automatic transmission). 3. Release the handbrake. While being towed observe the following: • 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. • While towing for recovery, the towing vehicle should never exceed 50 km/h. 158

owners manual Rover 45

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