GARIA 1st Edition, User Manual

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7.6 TOWING SWITCH
The vehicle is equipped with a towing switch which enables the car to be towed if
needed.
To activate the towing function, the switch in the battery compartment must be
engaged. This can only be done by using the additional key which came with the car at
its delivery. Please note, this key is not the same as the ignition key. It is recommended
that the key is removed from the keyhole whenever the towing function is not acti-
vated. Doing this prevents unauthorized removal of the vehicle.
To be able to activate the towing function, the ignition switch on the steering column
must be turned to the ”N”-position. Furthermore it is necessary that the main power
switch in the battery compartment is turned to the “ON”-position. Select “TOW” to
activate the towing function.
Activating the towing function discharges the battery. Do not store vehicle with tow-
ing switch turned to “TOW”, since this eventually will discharge the batteries. Fully dis-
charging the batteries shortens the life of the battery. Activating the towing function
disables the ignition information, meaning that the vehicle will not drive.
Always make sure to take the best safety precautions when releasing parking brake.
Activating the towing switch disables most electrical appliances in the vehicle.
Fig. 7.8
The vehicle can roll unexpectedly at all times when the parking brake is released,
even on level ground. This can cause a severe accident.
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