Vehicle towing

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Vehicle towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, it shall be towed by the GAC Service Center or a professional towing company.

It is recommended to use a flatbed trailer.

CAUTION

◆ Keep the front and rear wheels off the ground during vehicle towing.

◆ T owing with a hoist trailer is prohibited; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged.

NOTE

◆ F or towing, be sure to use the safety chain system and comply with the relevant national/provincial (municipal) and local laws and regulations.

Installing a towing hook The front and rear tow hooks are installed in the same way, and the following content is the front tow hook installation method.

1. Open the towing cover at the lower right of the front bumper.

2. Insert the towing hook into the towing port, turn it clockwise and tighten it.

WARNING

◆ When installing a towing hook, make sure to tighten it. If the towing hook is loose, it may fall off during towing, causing serious personal injuries or vehicle damage. ◆ If the vehicle is stuck in mud or sand,

or if it is required to pull the vehicle out with a towing hook due to other circumstances, make sure to observe

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WARNING(Cont'd)

the precautions related to getting the vehicle out of a trap; otherwise, the towing rope or chain may break due to the excessive tension applied, thus causing serious personal injuries or vehicle damage.

◆ During vehicle towing, the driver must sit in the vehicle to control the steering wheel and brake pedal to avoid personal injuries and vehicle damage during towing.

CAUTION

◆ Before towing, check whether the towing hook is broken or damaged.

◆ Straight-line towing shall be kept as much as possible. Do not tow the vehicle from one side or at a vertical angle to avoid damaging the towing hook and the vehicle. ◆ Do not yank the towing hook. The force application shall be smooth and balanced.

◆ Do not fix the towing rope or chain to a suspension component.

◆ If the vehicle is difficult to move, do not continue the towing, and contact the GAC Service Center for towing.

◆ Towing with a towing hook is only used to help get the vehicle out of the poor road. Driving by towing is prohibited; otherwise, it may cause damage to the vehicle.