RECOVERY METHOD
CAUTION
Make sure that vehicle recovery or transportation is carried out by suitably qualified personnel and the vehicle is secured correctly. If the vehicle is not secured correctly, it may move or fall off, which may cause serious damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure that the steering column is unlocked during vehicle recovery. The smart key must remain inside the vehicle and the vehicle’s electrical system must be switched on.
CAUTION
The vehicle should not be towed on all four wheels or with the front or rear wheels suspended. Doing so can result in serious damage to the vehicle.
NOTES
The steering column cannot be unlocked with the battery disconnected.
The recovery agent must activate the transmission park release before recovery commences. The procedure is covered in a separate publication for service personnel. Failure to activate the transmission park release can result in serious damage to the vehicle.
The recommended method for recovery or transportation of the vehicle is on a flatbed truck or trailer designed for that purpose.
FRONT TOWING EYE
WARNING
The towing eye at the front of the vehicle is designed for on-road recovery only. If the towing eye is used for any other purpose, it may result in vehicle damage and serious injury or death.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when moving or recovering the vehicle. Death or serious injury may occur.
The towing eye is located under the luggage compartment’s floor panel.
The front towing point is located behind a small access panel in the front bumper.
To fit the towing eye:
- Press the lower edge of the front bumper access panel to release the securing clip. Remove the cover.
NOTES
Note the orientation of the access cover to aid refitting.
- Locate the towing point through the front bumper. Fully screw the towing eye counter-clockwise into the towing point until secure.
NOTES
Pass the vehicle’s wheel brace through the towing eye, to act as a lever to help rotate the towing eye until it is completely tight.
To refit the access panel, align the lug into the recess in the bumper and then lightly press the panel to engage the securing clip.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when detaching towing equipment. Vehicle movement is possible which can result in serious injury or death.
REAR TOWING EYE
WARNING
The towing point at the rear of the vehicle is designed for on-road recovery only. If it is used for any other purpose, it may result in vehicle damage and serious injury or death.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when moving or recovering the vehicle. Death or serious injury may occur.
The rear towing points are located behind two small access panels in the rear bumper.
To fit the towing eye:
- Press the right edge of the rear bumper’s access panel to release the securing clip. Remove the cover.
NOTES
Note the orientation of the access cover to aid refitting.
- Locate the towing point through the rear bumper. Fully screw the towing eye counter-clockwise into the towing point until secure.
NOTES
Pass the vehicle’s wheel brace through the towing eye, to act as a lever to help rotate the towing eye until it is completely tight.
To refit the access panel, align the lug into the recess in the bumper. Lightly press the opposite edge to engage the securing clip.