Ford Transit VM 430, Handbook

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Vehicle recovery
TOWING POINTS
A Front towing eye
B Rear towing eye (Van, Bus and
Kombi)
C Rear towing eye (Chassis Cab and
Flatbed truck)
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The
steering lock will engage and the
direction indicators and brake lamps will
not work if you do not.
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A
B
C
The brake servo and the power
steering pump do not operate
unless the engine is running. Press
the brake pedal harder and allow for
increased stopping distances and
heavier steering.
CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your
vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the
front towing eye.
Drive off slowly and smoothly
without jerking the vehicle that is
towing.