Pic. 1.6. towing eye (anterior) | Pic. 1.7. towing eye (rear) |
The car is towed when it is impossible to move it to the service station on its own. For this, the towing eye is designed - front (pic. 1.6) or back (pic. 1.7).
Pic. 1.8. towing eye (rear) station wagon
The choice of eyelet is determined by the conditions of transportation of the car. Access to the threaded socket of the eye of the station wagon becomes possible after depressing the plug (pic. 1.8) and dropping it down.
Attention! The towing eye must be screwed in as far as it will go. The towed vehicle must not be heavier than the towing vehicle.
Car towing is carried out in the following order:
- turn on the ignition to unlock the steering and apply voltage to the light signaling elements;
- install an elastic towing cable made of synthetic material or a compound cable with an intermediate link made of a similar material;
- in case of loss of oil from the gearbox, towing is possible only with the drive wheels raised.
Attention! The speed of towing a car with automatic transmission for a distance of not more than 50 km is limited to 50 km/h.
Towing a car with an automatic transmission has its own characteristics. When towing at a distance of more than 50 km, the front of the car must be raised, the drive wheels must not rotate in order to avoid possible failure of the automatic transmission.
For forced transportation over long distances, it is recommended to use a platform vehicle with a winch or a crane.
Towing a car with the engine turned off requires considerable effort from the driver of the towed car when driving it, since the power steering and brake system do not function. The ignition key must always be in position «1», so that the steering does not lock.
Pic. 1.9. Drawbar hitch
The vehicle can also be used as a trailer towing vehicle (pic. 1.9). Install the trailer hitch in the socket, which is located behind the protective cover. To remove the cover, grasp the top edge of the notch, slide it down (if necessary, you can use a plastic lever) and remove the cover from the bottom rail. The towing device is installed according to the instructions attached to it. When reinstalling the cover, first insert its groove into the guide, and then press down on the top of the cover. Have the trailer hitch installed at a workshop.
When climbing to higher altitudes, be aware that the air density drops and the engine power is reduced. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the height of the route and reduce the weight of the trailer by 10% when lifting for every 1000 meters.