FIAT Sedici - Manual (Page 236)

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2-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed
using either of the following methods.
❒ From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
❒ From the rear, with the rear wheels lift-
ed and the front wheels on the ground,
provided the steering and drivetrain are
in operational condition. Before tow-
ing, make sure that transaxle is in neu-
tral, the steering wheel is unlocked (the
ignition key should be in the “ACC” po-
sition), and the steering wheel is se-
cured with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
IMPORTANT The steering column is not
strong enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during tow-
ing. Always unlock the steering wheel be-
fore towing.
TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional service. Your deal-
er can provide you with detailed towing
instructions.
IMPORTANT To help avoid damage to
your vehicle during towing, proper equip-
ment and towing procedures must be
used.
2- WHEEL DRIVE (2WD)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transaxle vehicles may be
towed using either of the following meth-
ods.
❒ From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
❒ From the rear, with the rear wheels lift-
ed and a dolly under the front wheels.
IMPORTANT Towing your vehicle with
the front wheels on the ground can result
in damage to the automatic transaxle.
4-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
Your vehicle should be towed under one
of the following conditions:
❒ With all four wheels on a flat-bed truck.
❒ With the front or rear wheels lifted and
a dolly under the other wheels.
❒ If you can shift the 2WD/4WD switch
to the “2WD” mode, and if the steer-
ing and drive train are in good condi-
tion and the engine can be started, the
vehicle may also be towed according to
the instructions in the “Towing Your
Vehicle (recreational towing)” section.
IMPORTANT Towing your vehicle with
front and/or rear wheels on the ground
can result in damage to the automatic
transaxle and/or the 4WD drive system.