Vauxhall Ampera (2013 year). Manual - part 11
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Vehicle care
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the vehicle is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
Insert a screwdriver into the slot at the
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
windows.
short edge of the cap. Release the
go until it stops in a horizontal
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
cap by carefully moving the
position.
screwdriver sidewards. To prevent
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
damage, it is recommended to place
rod - to the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
a cloth between the screwdriver and
The towing eye must only be used for
the frame.
towing and not for recovering the
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is stowed in a storage
vehicle.
compartment under the floor cover of
The vehicle is neither designed nor
Switch on ignition to release steering
intended to tow a trailer or another
the load compartment 3 54.
wheel lock and to permit operation of
vehicle.
Carefully disengage the cap with a
brake lights, horn and windscreen
screwdriver.
wiper.
Set the shift lever of the electric drive
unit to N.