Rover 75 Saloon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Vehicle Recovery
TOWING FOR RECOVERY
If your car is to be towed, most qualified recovery specialists will
use wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wheels, while the
rear wheels remain on the ground. However, if it is necessary for
the car to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, abide by
the following procedure.
Before being towed:
DO NOT remove the starter key or turn the starter switch off
while the car is being towed on four wheels - this will prevent
the steering wheel from being turned.
1. Turn the starter key to the first position to unlock the steering
and then to the second position to enable the brake lights,
wipers and direction indicators to be operated if necessary.
If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is considered unsafe
to turn the starter switch to the first position, disconnect the
battery before turning the switch.
2. Place the gear lever in neutral (‘N’ for cars with automatic
transmission).
3. Release the handbrake.
While being towed observe the following:
•
Without the engine running, greater effort will be required to
operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer
stopping distances will also be experienced.
•
While towing for recovery, the towing vehicle should never
exceed 50 km/h.
Automatic transmission cars
Ideally, cars fitted with an automatic gearbox should only be
moved by trailer/transporter, or on suspended tow (with the front
wheels raised).
If these facilities are unavailable and it is ESSENTIAL for the car
to be towed on all four wheels, adhere strictly to the following:
•
DO NOT allow the car to be towed further than 50 km.
•
Restrict the towing speed to a maximum of 50 km/h.