Towing eye and towing procedure
Towing eye
Removing the front cap
Removing the rear cap
Installing 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 an accident!
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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Starting and driving ›
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Press on the cap and
remove it.
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Press on the cap and
remove it.
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Screw in the towing
eye.
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Insert the wheel
wrench or similar ob-
ject through the tow-
ing eye.
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Tighten the towing
eye.
Towing eye and towing procedure
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do
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not use a twisted tow rope.
NOTICE
Always keep the tow rope taut during the towing
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procedure.
Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
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NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-
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cle must only be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or transported on a special
breakdown vehicle.
Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be
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towed with the rear axle raised.
Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
cured?
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
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hitch.
Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Drive slowly and smoothly.
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Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
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the ignition!
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
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