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NOTE
The vehicle may be damaged when raising and
securing it.
There is a risk of material damage.
▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment.
▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts or chassis parts.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from a dan‐
gerous area, it can be pushed over a short dis‐
tance at a maximum speed of 10 km/h, 6 mph.
For further information:
For rolling or pushing the vehicle, see page 141.
Recovery vehicle
Only have the vehicle transported on a loading
platform.
Towing other vehicles
General
Switch on the hazard warning lights in line with
local regulations.
If the electrical system of the vehicle being
towed has failed, the vehicle must be made iden‐
tifiable to other road users, for instance by plac‐
ing a sign or the warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Help in case of a breakdown
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Safety notes
WARNING
If the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle
is less than that of the vehicle being towed, the
towing eye may be torn off or it may not be
possible to control the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident. Make sure that the gross vehicle
weight of the towing vehicle is greater than the
weight of the vehicle being towed.
NOTE
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not attached
correctly, other vehicle parts can be damaged.
There is a risk of material damage. Attach the
tow bar or towing rope to the towing eye cor‐
rectly.
Towbar
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the towbar at
an angle, note the following:
▷
Clearance may be restricted when cornering.
▷
Lateral force will be generated if the towbar is
installed at an angle.
Towing rope
Note the following if using a towing rope:
▷
Use nylon ropes or straps that will allow the
vehicle to be towed smoothly.
▷
Fasten the towing rope so it is not twisted.
▷
Check the towing eye and towing rope fas‐
tening regularly.
▷
Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h,
30 mph.
▷
Do not exceed a towing distance of 5 km,
3 miles.
▷
Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the
towing vehicle drives off.
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