Fiat 500c 2017, User Manual

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service
.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANS-
MISSION
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
If transmission is
operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 65 mph
(104 km/h)
max
speed
Wheel Lift Or Dolly
Tow
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK OK
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle
.
Use
only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions
. Use of safety chains is mandatory . Attach a tow bar or other
towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated
brackets
. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed .
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc . ) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode
.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling-type equipment when towing
.
Vehicle damage may occur
.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear sus-
pension components
. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing .
Automatic Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated .
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground) .
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Gear Selec-
tor Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK in
order to move the vehicle
.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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