Vauxhall Astra 2022, Руководство пользователя

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230 Vehicle care
Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools
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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach the tow rod to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking
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vehicle may automatically brake
during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
When towing a vehicle equipped with
an automatic transmission, transport
the vehicle on a platform or tow it with
the front wheels lifted.