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Vehicle Recovery




Towing - airbag not deployed
Normal towing procedures are unlikely to cause an airbag to deploy. However, as a precaution switch the ignition off and then disconnect both battery leads. Disconnect the negative '-' lead first.

Towing - airbag deployed
Once the driver's airbag has been deployed the vehicle must have a front suspended tow. However, as a precaution switch the ignition off and then disconnect both battery leads. Disconnect the negative '-' lead first.