Towing Information: Service and Repair

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

NOTICE
- This vehicle can only be transported on a flat-bed.
- Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.


Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the only recommended way of transporting the vehicle.

To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with detachable towing hook (A), front tie down slots (B), and rear tie down hook slots (C).

The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the truck.

NOTE: The tie down hook slots use rubber plugs (D) to cover the openings.

Front:





Rear:





Towing Hook Installation

The detachable towing hook is only for towing a very short distance, such as freeing the car. The hook mounts to the anchor in the front and rear bumper.

NOTICE
- To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow on an angle.

- Do not use the detachable hook as a tie down for the vehicle on a flat bed. Use the tie down hook slots provided.


1. Remove the cover (A) from the bumper.

2. Remove the towing hook, hook extension, and wheel wrench from the tool case in the trunk.






3. Using the wheel wrench, fasten the extension (B) into the bolt hole in the bumper.

4. Screw the detachable towing hook (A) into the extension, and tighten it securely by hand.






Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. Never tow the vehicle with wheel lift equipment.

Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. This method of towing the vehicle is unacceptable.

The only recommended way of towing the vehicle is on a flat-bed truck.

NOTICE
To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The towing hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat-bed. Do not use it as a tie down.