Can u help please coan you please tell me what is the best setting to put my fl2 in when I'm pulling another car to the garage thanks mick

Normal road mode is what I'd use.

M&R would give a more even torque distribution, but it'll also reduce throttle response when you need extra torque for towing. The car's systems will still re-distribute the torque if needed, whatever mode you're in.

The FL2 is pretty good at towing whatever mode it's in!

Hi,

Also bear in mind...max tow bar limit is 2 tonnes......tow hitch (the little U shaped thing fitted to the chassis both back and front....5 tonnes!)

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remember if on snow and someone is stuck, put it in sand mode and give it the beans!!! - leave it in snow and you will be in a cloud of brakedust : )

The maximum safe load on a swan neck tow ball is about 20kg,, dangerous things, they attack other cars too  At work
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The maximum safe load on a swan neck tow ball is about 20kg

you need to get to know CG better....

I'm almost correct , attach a caravan or trailer onto a swan neck and you can pull more than 20kg with care,


but nothing else, no ropes chains shackles none of it they are only designed for trailers.

Also the ball can snap off and shoot off at dangerous speed.

To use a towbar for such things fit a non swan neck type and bolt on a jaw type clevis instead of the ball.

Swan necks are a make shift design to get around the problem of owners not wanting to cut holes in their plastic bumpers.

Also see the posts on here about detachable swan necks coming loose/rattling


form over function really.


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Got to say thanks to you all for the advise cheers many thanks mick

Am I missing something, as I always thought that in the UK, you could not tow a trailer (which I believe would include a broken down car) that weighs more than your own kerb weight! That could lead to a few problems if you are being a good Samaritan. 2007 SE Manual : Gone and missed but 2013 HSE Lux is better!
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