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ElkyElky



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Towing technique in snow

What's the best technique for towing a car (stuck in the snow) with the FL2?

Two cars in my household, my beloved FL2 and a BMW which doesn't have the best grip in the wet, never mind snow. So I foresee phone calls asking to get the BMW unstuck when the lovely white stuff hits. Just wondering what settings is best used (Mud ruts? GGS? DSC on or off?) to assist.

The BMW hasn't seen it's first winter yet but judging by how it copes in the wet, it's going to be fun (for me, at least). Laughing

Post #240514 9th Nov 2014 12:23 pm
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pab



Member Since: 28 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Lago Grey

Put winter tyres on the BM and you probably won't need to worry about towing it!

But if you do need to tow it, or any other vehicle, I'd start with GGS, DSC off.

Post #240522 9th Nov 2014 12:44 pm
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si.



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I've never needed to select a different mode whilst assisting others. Just gently easing up the clutch without touching the throttle, has been enough to give the stuck vehicle the little help it needed.

That said, I've only ever helped a seriously stuck friend when I had a D2, so low box was required. I wouldn't have even tried on that occasion with our F2. The loading on the clutch would be too much for comfort. I'm afraid I can't help concerning an auto box.

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cqr



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

In my alto fl2
I put in drive and very gently push throttle down till it moves slowly off

Post #240527 9th Nov 2014 1:28 pm
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ad210358



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Command shift, automatically selects 2nd

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Past master



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As above - winter tyres on the BMW and problem solved! Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

Post #240583 10th Nov 2014 12:37 am
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