Removing the rear cap
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Press on the cap and remove it.
Installing the towing eye
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Screw in the towing eye.
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Insert the wheel wrench or similar
object through the towing eye.
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Tighten the towing eye.
After the towing process
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Unscrew the towing eye.
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Insert the cover cap.
Towing the vehicle
WARNING
Risk of accident!
Starting-off and Driving ›
Towing eye and towing procedure
The tow rope must not be twisted.
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When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
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WARNING
Risk of accident!
Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do not use a
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twisted tow rope.
NOTICE
Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
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Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
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NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
The vehicle must not be towed when the front axle is raised.
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The vehicle must not be towed without the ignition being
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switched on.
Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be secured?
At the front towing eye
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At the rear towing eye
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On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing hitch
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