Jaguar X-Type JJM 21 02 20/15 - Manual (Page 131)

Roadside emergency 6-9
Vehicle recovery
Caution: The preferred and
recommended vehicle recovery
method is by using a flat bed
transporter.
The removable towing eye is primarily for
emergency use when towing for SHORT
DISTANCES, e.g. removing the vehicle if it
is causing an obstruction or for winching
the vehicle onto a recovery transporter.
Caution:
• Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels lifted unless the
propshaft to the rear wheels is
disconnected at the final drive
flange. If the propshaft is not
disconnected, the rotating rear
wheels will force the front wheels
to rotate, even with the gear
selector in neutral.
• The vehicle can be towed with all
four wheels on the ground,
provided there is no damage to
the transmission, for a maximum
distance of 50 kilometres
(30 miles) with the speed not
exceeding 50 km/h (30 mph).
• Ensure that the recovery team do
not tow with sling-type
equipment since damage to the
bodywork may result.
Vehicle failure
To prevent damage to the automatic
transmission whilst the vehicle is being
towed with the rear wheels on the
ground, towing distance must be
restricted to 0.8 kilometres (0.5 miles).
Towing speed must not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph).
Always obey towing regulations. In
certain countries the registration number
of the towing vehicle and an ‘ON TOW’
sign or warning triangle must be
displayed in a prominent position at the
rear of the vehicle being towed.
When being towed, the vehicle’s gear
selector lever must be in neutral
(position ‘N’) with the ignition key turned
to position ‘II’ to release the steering lock
and render the indicators, horn and
brake lights operational.
!
WARNING:
When the engine is not running the
steering and brakes will no longer be
power-assisted. Therefore, be
prepared for relatively heavy steering
and the need for greatly increased
brake pedal pressure.