Jacking
(The standard jack is located under the cover in the trunk floor).
When working under the vehicle, it must be installed on a lift or, if there is no lift, on two or four reliable stands.
If it is necessary to carry out work under the car, the latter must be fixed on stands. Supporting the car only on a car jack is not enough. Life threatening!
1. You can only lift an empty car on a flat and hard surface.
2. Wheels that remain on the ground when raised must be chocked to prevent the vehicle from moving. Do not rely on the parking brake when doing this. For some repairs, the parking brake must be released.
To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle, use appropriate rubber and wood pads. In no case do not lift the car by the power unit, front or rear suspension, as this can lead to serious consequences.
3. Place the vehicle on jack stands with one foot on each side facing out.
Anchor points for car jack
4. Rubber blocks are used as anchor points for car jack and lift (arrows in the illustration), located on the lower beam.
5. Place the car jack in such a way that its support rests on the surface of the site with the entire plane, and when lifting, the head rests against the quadrangular recess on the car.
6. Raise the jack until the wheel is off the ground and place a stand under the vehicle.
Towing
Installing the towing cable/towing bar
The vehicle must only be towed using the eyelet specifically provided for this purpose. The lug is included in the on-board tool kit and must be screwed into the appropriate places on the front or rear bumper before towing.
1. Front attachment: Remove the cover at the top of the bumper groove by prying it with a screwdriver and screw in the front towing eye as far as it will go.
2. Rear fastening: Remove the cover at the top of the bumper groove by prying it with a screwdriver and screw the eyelet in until it stops.
Towing Rules
3. Turn on the ignition to prevent the steering wheel from locking, to ensure that the brake light, horn and wipers can be turned on.
4. Set the manual transmission to neutral, for vehicles with automatic transmission, set the selector to "N".
5. Turn on the hazard warning lights on both vehicles.
6. Since the brake booster and power steering only work when the engine is running, you have to press the brake pedal harder and apply more force to the steering wheel when the engine is not running.
7. The use of a tow bar is recommended. If a tow rope is used, there is a risk of being run over by a vehicle. The tow rope must be flexible. This reduces the dynamic load on the vehicles. Only artificial fiber cables or cables with an intermediate elastic element should be used.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Selector position: "N"
Maximum towing speed: 70 km/h!
Maximum towing distance: 150 km.
8. In case of damage to the gearbox or a long distance, the vehicle is towed with the drive wheels raised. Cause: When the engine is not running, the transmission oil pump does not operate and the transmission does not receive enough oil for higher RPMs and extended towing.
9. When using a conveyor belt: The vehicle may only be transported with the drive wheels raised. Attention: To prevent damage to the gearbox, do not tow the vehicle in reverse with the drive wheels rotating.
Starting the car by towing
Starting the car by towing is not possible on cars with AT.
The vehicle can only be started when the engine is cold, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter.
10. Turn on the alarm.
11. Turn on the ignition.
12. Engage 3rd gear, depress and hold the clutch pedal.
13. Start towing the vehicle.
14. Slowly engage the clutch when both vehicles are moving.
15. As soon as the engine starts, depress the clutch pedal and shift out of gear so as not to run into the towing vehicle.