Press the jack handle up and turn in the direction of the arrow until it locks
Using a screwdriver, remove the cover from the jacking hole
Push the jack pin in until it stops
Jacking
The car jack is located in an additional compartment under the boot floor, next to the spare wheel.
Preparing the car jack for use
Remove the car jack from the additional compartment under the trunk floor, push the knob up and turn to the right until it locks (working position).
Putting a car jack in the trunk
Turn the jack support pin back to the jack support, push the knob up and turn to the left until it stops (initial position).
The base of the car jack must be firm and level. In case of loose ground, use a car jack pad.
Park the vehicle on as level ground as possible.
Firmly press the parking brake pedal. The parking brake must not be released while the vehicle is raised.
Move the AT selector lever to the position «R».
Protect the vehicle from rolling away by placing wheel chocks, etc.
On level ground: Chock the diagonal wheel front and rear.
On uphills and downhills: Chock both wheels of the other axle in the downhill direction.
Remove the 2-piece split wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit and assemble it.
Loosen the wheel bolts with a wrench, but do not completely remove them yet.
Remove the cover from the car jack hole.
The jacking holes are located behind the front wheel arches and in front of the rear wheel arches.
Push the jack support pin fully into the jacking hole.
The car jack must always be upright – also on slopes.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is off the ground.
To prevent the vehicle from slipping, fully insert the jack support pin into the jacking hole on the vehicle.
Towing
General remarks
Requirements must be met «Rules of the road» regarding towing.
The tow rope must be flexible so as not to damage both vehicles. Only rope made of synthetic fibers or similar elastic materials should be used. However, it is safer to use a tow bar!
Care must be taken at all times to ensure that unacceptably high tension does not occur, and at the same time that there is no significant rolling resistance of the vehicle. When towing the vehicle on the edge of a dirt road, there is always a risk of drifting to the side of the road.
If possible, use another vehicle's battery to start the engine before trying to start the engine by towing - refer to the previous section.
Both drivers must be familiar with the handling of the vehicle when towing as outlined below and have sufficient experience. Inexperienced drivers should not be behind the wheel of either vehicle.
When using a tow rope, the driver of the towing vehicle must release the clutch pedal particularly smoothly when starting off and changing gears.
The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the towing cable is constantly taut.
Both vehicles must have their exterior lights on in accordance with «traffic rules».
The ignition must be on so that the steering wheel does not lock up, and you can, if necessary, turn on the turn signal, horn, wipers and washer.
The booster for the drive of the service brake system performs its function only when the engine is running, therefore, when the engine is turned off, it is necessary to press the brake pedal much harder when braking.
Since the power steering does not function when the engine is not running, more force must be applied to the steering wheel when cornering.
In the absence of oil in the vehicle, it is necessary to tow the car only with the drive wheels suspended.
There is a danger of being left outside when pushing or towing the vehicle:
The car is locked if the smart key is in the ignition lock in position 2 (models with KEYLESS-GO system: in driving position) and the car is moving.
Function «Automatic locking while driving» can be turned off (refer to subsection «AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING» In chapter «Individual installation»).
Note. After disconnecting the battery terminals or when the battery is discharged, the electronic key in the ignition lock no longer turns, and the AT selector lever remains locked in position «R». (Charging the battery is discussed in Chapter Current service, or Section Starting the Engine with the Auxiliary Battery).
Attention! Towing is only permitted with towing eyes. Do not attach the tow rope or tow bar to the undercarriage.
Plug 1 on the front bumper
The receptacles for the screw-in towing eye are located behind the plugs on the bumpers.
The towing eye is included in the on-board tool kit.
Plug 2 on the rear bumper
Installing the towing eye
At the marking point, press in the direction of the arrow, lift the plug, do not tighten it. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go and tighten it with the lever of the wheel wrench (from the on-board tool kit).
Removing the towing eye
Unscrew the towing eye and place it in the locker for the on-board tool kit.
Put on the plug and fix it.
Instead of towing, you should give preference to transporting the car on a special vehicle or trailer.
In cases where towing is unavoidable, we recommend using a tow bar.
Note. Turning the electronic key in the ignition switch is only possible when the battery is connected and charged. If the electronic key in the ignition lock cannot be turned, the AT selector lever remains locked in position «R».
Turn the electronic key in the ignition switch to position 2.
Move the AT selector lever to the position «N».
Maximum towing speed: 50 km/h.
Maximum towing distance: 50 km.
Failure to comply with the maximum speed or towing distance may result in damage to the transmission.
For long distances or in case of damage to the gearbox, towing is only permitted with the rear axle raised or disconnected (from rear axle) cardan shaft.
Attention! When towing with the front axle raised or checking the parking brake on the brake test stand, the engine must be off. Otherwise, due to the active braking action of the electronic traction control system (ESP) the brake system of the rear axle will be damaged.
Towing to start the engine
Emergency start of the engine by towing is not possible.
Vehicle transportation
Towing eyes can be used to load the vehicle onto a special vehicle or trailer.
When pushing the car, move the AT selector lever to the position «N».
The car is mounted only on wheels / disks.
Attention! To avoid damage, the vehicle must not be secured to chassis components such as wishbones or trailing arms.