158 TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Transporting the Vehic
le
Note the fo llowing points
NOTICE
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To avoid damage and the wind adversely
affecting the vehicle, transport it in an en-
closed truck or trail
er.
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If an enclosed transporter is not available,
remove the plastic hard top and position
the vehicle facing f
orward.
•
Never tow the vehicle or use a car type
dolly with the front or rear wheels on the
dolly as this could damage the differential
and/or transmission.
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Secure the fu el tank cap.
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Make sure that the cargo bed is latched and the
tailgate is closed.
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Before loading the vehicle on the transporter, se-
lect a firm lev
el surface.
•
Secure loading ramps to the transporter when
loading and unloading.
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Always position the vehicle level when transport-
ing.
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Set the parking brake.
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Stoptheengineandremovetheignitionswitch
key to prevent loss dur
ing transport.
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Fasten the vehicle to the transporter with a heavy
-duty strap or rope using tie down points on front
[A]andrear[B]ofthevehicle. Donotattachtie
straps or ropes to the A-arms, other suspension
parts, or drive shafts. Straps must be directed
downwards and outwards from the vehicle.
Front Tie Down Points
A. Tie down poin
ts on the front of vehicle