Towing

Towing
The vehicle has permanent tour wheel drive. The following towing instructions must be adhered to:







Towing on 4 wheels with driver
Turn ignition key to position '1' to release steering lock.

Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer gearbox.

Secure tow rope, chain or cable to towing eye.

Release the handbrake.

The brake servo and power assisted steering system will not be functional without the engine running. Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply the brakes, the steering system will require greater effort to turn the front road wheels. The vehicle tow connection should be used only in normal road conditions, snatch' recovery should be avoided.

Suspended tow
To prevent vehicle damage, front or rear propeller shaft MUST BE removed, dependent upon which axle is being trailed.

Mark propeller shaft drive flanges at transfer box and axles with identification lines to enable the propeller shaft to be refitted in its original position.

Remove the propeller shaft fixings, remove the shaft from the vehicle.

If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to position '1'to release steering lock.

The steering wheel and/or linkage must be secured in a straight ahead position. DO NOT use the steering lock mechanism for this purpose.

Towing eyes
The towing eyes at the front and rear of the vehicle are designed for vehicle recovery purposes only and must NOT be used to tow a trailer or caravan.







Front: A single towing eye, set behind a removable panel in the front spoiler. DO NOT use the front lashing rings for towing.







Rear: A pair of towing eyes at the rear of the vehicle can be used as lashing rings and for towing another light vehicle.