Towing a car (Range Rover 3)

Contents: Towing by partial loading method ⇩ Towing eyes ⇩

The vehicle has permanent four-wheel drive. When towing a disabled vehicle, strictly follow these instructions:

Towing the vehicle on a rigid or flexible hitch with the brake system and steering in good working order. Move the automatic transmission selector to the "N" position.

ATTENTION: If the automatic transmission selector cannot be moved to the "N" position, you will have to abandon towing the vehicle.

Set the transfer case shift mechanism to neutral by inserting a 5-amp fuse into slot "37" of the relay and fuse box in the passenger compartment.

ATTENTION: If the vehicle's electrical system is damaged and the transfer case cannot be shifted into neutral, the vehicle can be towed at a speed of no more than 30 km/h. (20 miles per hour) within 3 hours.

CAUTION: After completing vehicle repairs, be sure to remove the 5 amp fuse from the fuse/relay box.

Turn the ignition key to position "II". Hold it in this position for 15 seconds, then turn it back to position "I".

WARNING: Do not turn the ignition key to position "O" or remove it from the lock while the vehicle is being towed. If the electrical system is faulty, disconnect the battery before turning the ignition key to position "II".

WARNING: If you have followed all the above instructions and set the transfer case shift mechanism to neutral, the vehicle can be towed at a speed of no more than 80 km/h. (50 miles per hour) within 6 hours.

Attach the towing cable, chain or rope to the towing eye of the vehicle body.

Release the vehicle's parking brake.

WARNING: If the engine is not running, the brake booster and power steering will not function. Accordingly, the force on the brake pedal and the force applied to the steering wheel will increase. It is prohibited to use the towing eyes of the body to "pull out" the car in particularly difficult road conditions.

Towing by partial loading method

To avoid damage to the vehicle when towing using the partial loading method, the front or rear propeller shafts should be removed, depending on which axle of the vehicle is located in the body of the towing vehicle.

To ensure that the cardan shafts are installed in the correct position, mark the mating positions on the flanges of the transfer case and gearbox before disconnecting.

Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the propeller shaft from the vehicle.

If the front axle of the vehicle fits into the body of the tractor, turn the ignition key to position "1". In this position, the steering lock will be unlocked.