Abarth 595 Owner's Handbook Manual

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TOWING THEVEHICLEThe tow hook, which is supplied withthe vehicle, is housed in the tool box,under the carpet in the luggagecompartment.131) 132) 133) 134) 135)ATTACHING THE TOWRINGProceed as follows:Frontrelease cap 1 fig. 107take the tow hook 2 fig. 107 out ofits housing in the tool support;fully tighten it on the threaded pin.Rearrelease cap 1 fig. 108take the tow hook 2 fig. 108 out ofits housing in the tool support;fully tighten it on the threaded pin.Towing with robotisedsequential transmissionMake sure that the gearbox is in neutral(N) (checking that the vehicle moveswhen pushed) and proceed in the sameway as for towing a normal vehiclewith a manual gearbox. If the gearboxcannot be put in neutral, do not tow thecar and contact an Abarth Dealership.WARNING131) Before towing, turn the ignition key toMAR-ON and then to STOP withoutremoving it. The steering columnwill automatically lock when the key isremoved and the wheels cannot besteered.132) Before tightening the ring clean thethreaded housing thoroughly. Make surethat the ring is fully fastened in the housingbefore towing the car.133) The front and rear tow hooks shouldbe used only for emergencies on the road.You are allowed to tow the vehicle forshort distances using an appropriatedevice in accordance with the highwaycode (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle onthe road in readiness for towing ortransporting via a breakdown vehicle. Towrings MUST NOT be used to tow vehiclesoff the road or where there are obstaclesand/or for towing operations using cablesor other non-rigid devices. In compliancewith the above conditions, towing musttake place with the two vehicles (onetowing, the other towed) aligned as muchas possible along the same centre line.107 AB0A0398C108 AB0A0109C109