General recommendations
- If possible, tow the vehicle with the front wheels off the ground.
- The vehicle can also be towed with the rear wheels raised off the ground.
- If it is necessary to tow a vehicle with a manual transmission with the rear wheels raised above the ground, check for oil leaks or drain it first.
Note: Do not tow a Volkswagen Jetta using the standard sling type equipment to avoid damage to the body bumper.
Caution: Under no circumstances allow passengers to be inside the towed vehicle
Front hitch
- Attach the lifting device to the wheels.
- Attach safety wheels to the wheels.
- Attach the safety chains to the lower control arms.
- Towed vehicle clearance: 15-30 cm between tires and ground.
Rear hitch
- Attach the lifting device to the wheels.
- Attach safety belts to the wheels.
- Attach the safety chains to the bridge beam.
- Clearance of the towed vehicle: 15-30 cm between and the ground.
- Towing speed and distance:
Manual transmission
60 km/h 30 km
automatic transmission
If the vehicle cannot be towed using a lift in combination with a self-loading platform, it must be transported on a flat platform to avoid damage to the transmission due to insufficient lubrication.
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