LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
GI-19prose procedureAutomatic transmission models: restrict to below 50 km/h (30 MPH) and less than 65 km (40 miles) when towing with four wheels on ground or front wheels raised. Remove propeller shaft if greater speed/distance required. Front towing hook location differs between Europe and non-Europe models.
Tow Truck Towing (Cont'd)
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODEL WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND OR TOWING WITH FRONT WHEELS RAISED (With rear wheels on ground)
Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SpeedAutomatic transmission model with four wheels on ground or towing with front wheels raised (with rear wheels on ground) | Below 50 km/h (30 MPH) |
| DistanceAutomatic transmission model with four wheels on ground or towing with front wheels raised (with rear wheels on ground) | Less than 65 km (40 miles) |
SpeedAutomatic transmission model with four wheels on ground or towing with front wheels raised (with rear wheels on ground)
Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
DistanceAutomatic transmission model with four wheels on ground or towing with front wheels raised (with rear wheels on ground)
Less than 65 km (40 miles)
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission.
TOWING POINT
Always pull the cable straight out from the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at a sideways angle.
Component LocationFig. fig1
Towing hook locations for front (Europe), front (Except Europe), and rear of vehicle.
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1Front (Europe) — Towing hook(Front bumper area, Europe specification)
2Front (Except Europe) — Towing hook(Front lower bumper area, non-Europe specification)
3Rear — Towing hook(Rear underside of vehicle)