Towing vehicle driver.
Begin the movement slowly so that the cable gradually stretches. Then carefully add gas.
When starting off, release the clutch pedal especially gently, and with an automatic transmission, let on the gas gradually.
Remember that power steering and brakes do not work on a towed vehicle. Brake early and smoothly.
The driver of the towed vehicle.
Make sure that the cable is constantly taut.
Retracting the towing eye
Remove the towing eye and wheel wrench (pic. 1.152).
Fold the front cover down and let it hang.
Pry off the back cover with a screwdriver (pic. 1.153) and leave it hanging.
Screw the lug counterclockwise until it stops into the corresponding threaded hole.
Tighten the lug with the wheel wrench.
Towline or rigid tug
It is better to use a rigid tug. Only when a rigid tug is not available, use a towline.
The tow rope must be flexible enough not to damage both vehicles. Use a rope made of artificial fiber or other elastic material.
Attach the towline or rigid towbar only to the eyelets provided for this purpose.
Movement
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a towline. Both drivers must be familiar with the driving habits of towing. An inexperienced driver should not drive any of the vehicles.
When driving, you must constantly ensure that there are no jerks and a large weakening of the cable. When towing a vehicle on the edge of an improved dirt road, there is always a risk that the shoulder will be overloaded and collapse.
The ignition of the towed vehicle must be turned on so that the steering is not blocked and you can use the turn indicators, horn, wipers and washer.
Since the brake booster does not function when the engine is not running, the driver should press the brake pedal harder than usual.
Since the power steering also does not work, you should apply more force to the steering wheel when turning.
Towing vehicles with automatic transmission
NOTE: Follow the rules of the road when towing.
In accordance with the rules of the road, turn on outdoor lighting.
A vehicle with an automatic transmission cannot be started by towing.
Take into account the peculiarities of towing an all-wheel drive vehicle.
If there is no oil in the gearbox of the damaged vehicle, the vehicle may only be towed with the drive wheels suspended.
At a towing distance of more than 50 km, the vehicle should be towed with the drive wheels suspended.
In the absence of current in the on-board network, the steering remains blocked. Such a vehicle should be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
With a faulty air suspension, the ground clearance is extremely low. Towing with one suspended axle is not possible.
Towing a four-wheel drive car
Read the general instructions again before towing a four-wheel drive vehicle. When towing a four-wheel drive vehicle, please note the following:
- the speed of the vehicle must not exceed 50 km/h. The towing distance should not exceed 50 km;
- The vehicle must not be towed with the front or rear wheels off the ground.
NOTE: If normal towing is not possible or if the towing distance is more than 50 km, the vehicle should be transported on a tow truck.
Towing to start the engine
NOTE: It is preferable to use another vehicle's battery to start the engine.
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