
Maintenance Manual for J2 Sedan
Overview
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III. Towing of Vehicle
If vehicle needs to be towed, please contact the local authorized after-sales service center or a
special vehicle towing service company.
1. Towing with tractor
Caution:
No passenger allowed in the vehicle being towed;
Don’t allow the traction speed over the safety speed or the stated speed limit;
Make sure the vehicle being towed are fixed firmly;
Operation against above-mentioned precautions may cause personnel injury.
2. Towing with wheel lifter
1) Turn ignition switch to “ACC (accessory)” position;
2) Turn on the hazard warning indicator flashing;
3) Shift to neutral position;
4) Release parking brake;
5) Make sure the front wheels are away from ground.
Attention:
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle from the back, the supporting wheel of traction device
should be set under front wheels. Don’t make front wheels in contact with ground in towing;
otherwise the transmission may be seriously damaged.
3. Emergency towing
If no towing vehicle is available under emergency, a rope may be fixed to the emergency towing
hole under the vehicle for temporary traction.
1) Front towing hole: It is under the front bumper. A driver is required in the vehicle for steering and
braking purposes in towing. Such traction method is applicable only on hard pavement with towing
distance and speed limited to certain extent. In addition, such parts as wheels, axles, drive system,
steering system, and brakes must be in good conditions.
Caution:
The vehicle may be damaged when towed by rope.
In order to minimize such damage,
①
If no other towing equipment is available, the towing hole must be used;
②
Always tow the vehicle from its forehead;
③
Keep the towing rope away from the bumper;
④
Check the towing rope by pulling it to make sure both ends are fixed firmly on the towing hole.
2) Rear towing hook: It can used to tow another vehicle only under emergency (when a vehicle is
trapped in a ditch, heavy snow or mud pit). When using the rear towing hook, always keep the rope
or chain perpendicular to hook. Don’t apply force to the towing hook from any ohter directions. Don’t
start towing sharply otherwise damage may be caused.