Lotus EMIRA 2022, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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VEHICLE CARE
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Transporter Recovery
Lotus recommend recovery is carried
out by your Lotus Retailer or a
professional vehicle recovery service
using a suitable flatbed transporter or
trailer.
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Recommended method.
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Alternative method with the
front wheels (non-driving
wheels), rotating on the ground.
3 Never tow a vehicle with the
rear driving wheels rotating on
the ground, as this may cause
serious damage to the trans-
mission.
Vehicle Tie-Down
When moving a vehicle by transporter
or trailer, the vehicle should be secured
only by chocking and strapping around
the road wheels.
CAUTION: Attaching restraints
around suspension linkages,
recovery eye or chassis or body
components may cause damage.
Vehicle Towing
Only in an emergency should the
vehicle be towed using the recovery
eye and then only for the shortest
distance necessary.
Before towing ensure to deactivate the
power steering lock and release the
electrical parking brake, see pages 153
and 165.
WARNING: Use only towing
equipment designed specifically
for this purpose.
CAUTION: Using incorrect towing
equipment may cause damage to
your vehicle.
Towing Automatic Models
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission for a long period of time
as this may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
Towing a Trailer
This vehicle is not equipped with either
a rear towing mount or any chassis
mounting points to attach a tow bar
assembly, therefore is not suitable for
towing a trailer.