Towing a car on a rigid or flexible hitch with a working brake system and steering. Move the automatic transmission selector to position "N".
ATTENTION: If the automatic transmission selector cannot be moved to the position "N", then you will have to refuse to tow the car.
Set the transfer case shift mechanism to the neutral position. To do this, insert a 5 amp fuse into the socket "37" relay and fuse box in the passenger compartment.
ATTENTION: If the vehicle's electrical system is damaged and it is not possible to set the neutral position of the transfer case switching mechanism, the vehicle can be towed at a speed of no more than 30 km/h (20 mph) within 3 hours.
CAUTION: After completing vehicle repairs, be sure to remove the 5 amp fuse from the relay and fuse box.
Turn the ignition key to position "II". Hold it in this position for 15 seconds, then turn it back to the "I".
WARNING: Do not turn the ignition key to the OFF position while the vehicle is being towed "ABOUT" or take it out of the castle. If the electrical system is faulty, disconnect the battery before turning the ignition key to the "II".
WARNING: If you have followed all the above instructions and set the transfer case shift mechanism to neutral position, then the vehicle can be towed at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) within 6 hours.
Attach the tow rope, chain or rope to the eye of the body.
Release the car from the parking brake.
WARNING: If the engine is not running, the brake booster and power steering will not function on the vehicle. Accordingly, the force on the brake pedal and the force applied to the steering wheel will increase. It is forbidden to use the towing eyes of the body for "pulling out " vehicle in particularly difficult road conditions.
Partial Load Towing
To avoid damage to the vehicle when towing by partial loading, remove the front or rear propeller shafts, depending on which axle of the vehicle is located in the body of the tractor vehicle.
In order to install the cardan shafts in the correct position, mark the mating marks on the flanges of the transfer case and gearbox before disconnecting.
Turn away bolts of fastening, remove cardan shaft from the car.
If the front axle of the car fits into the body of the tractor, then turn the ignition key to the position "1". In this position, the steering lock will be released.
The steering wheel and/or tie rods must be locked in the straight ahead position. It is FORBIDDEN to use the standard steering lock for this purpose.
Towing eyelets
The towing eyes shown in the illustration are for towing a disabled vehicle only. They must not be used to tow a caravan.
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