FIAT Punto - Manual (Page 225)

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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING
Before starting to tow, turn the ignition key to MAR and then to STOP. Do not
remove the key. If the key is removed, the steering lock engages automatically
resulting in the impossibility to steer the wheels.
WARNING
Do not start the engine when towing the vehicle.
WARNING
When towing, remember that without the help of the servobrake and power
steering, a greater effort is required on the pedal and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid jerks. During towing operations make sure that
fastening the joint to the car does not damage the components in contact with it.
When towing the car, you must comply with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to tow on the road.
WARNING Before fitting the hook, clean accurately its threaded seat. Before starting to tow,
make sure to have tighten the hook.
The front and rear tow hooks must only be used for emergency situations on the road. The vehicle
may be towed for short distances when a dedicated device is used in compliance with the Highway
Code (rigid bar), in order to move the vehicle on the road in preparation for towing by a tow truck
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other non-rigid devices. Respecting the above conditions, towing
must only take place with two vehicles (one towing, the other towed) travelling as far as possible in
alignment along the same centreline.
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