Fiat TALENTO, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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TOWING THE
VEHICLE
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39) 40) 41)
The steering wheel should not be
locked; the starter device has to be in
position "M" (ignition) to allow signalling
("Stop" lights, emergency lights). At
night the outside vehicle lighting must
remain on.
Detach the trailer where there is one.
Moreover, you have to comply with the
towing conditions, defined by the
regulations in force in the country you
are in.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never use the gear or drive shafts to
tow the vehicle.
Use the rings exclusively for towing; in
no case must they be used to lift the
vehicle up, directly or indirectly.
In the rear part use exclusively:
for vehicles without a tow hook, tow
point 2 fig. 269;
for vehicles with a tow hook, tow
point 3 fig. 270.
To mount the towing knob 3, please
see the installation instructions for the
equipment.
In the front part use exclusively:
The tow ring 6 fig. 271 (located in the
tool bag) and tow point 4.
Front tow point
Use a screwdriver to release the
protection 5 fig. 271.
Fully tighten the tow ring 4 fig. 271: (first
by hand, then use the tyre wrench).
WARNING
190)
Before towing, turn the starter device
to M position and then to S without
extracting it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed
and the wheels cannot be steered.
191)
Before tightening the tow ring, clean
the relative threaded hole thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle. Do not
start the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
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