Towing Eye - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

You could otherwise become locked out
when pushing or towing the vehicle.
! Do not exceed the towing speed of
31 mph (50 km/h). You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
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For a towing distance of up to 30 miles
(50 km), move the selector lever to
position N.
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Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling
down, e.g. with the aid of another person or
by tying the propeller shaft up.
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For a towing distance greater than
30 miles(50 km), remove the propeller
shafts to the driven axles.
! Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
Front towing eye
The fixture for the front towing eye is located in the
bumper.
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To install the towing eye: press on
cover : in the direction of the arrow and
remove cover :.
You will see the fixture for the towing eye.
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Take the towing eye and lug wrench from
the vehicle tool kit (
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away
Y page 182).
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Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
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Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten.
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To remove the towing eye: take the lug
wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
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Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the wrench counter-
clockwise.
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Unscrew the towing eye.
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Insert cover : with the lug at the bottom
and press it in at the top until it engages.
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Place the towing eye and lug wrench back
in the vehicle tool kit.
Rear towing eye
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear towing
eye, this is installed to the rear of the chassis
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
i If your vehicle has a trailer coupling, use
this for towing.
Recovering a vehicle that is stuck
If the drive wheels are dug in to loose or
muddy ground, tow the vehicle with extreme
care, particularly if it is laden.
Pull the vehicle smoothly and straight ahead.
There is otherwise a risk of damage to the
chassis.
Do not tow the vehicle out with a trailer
attached.
Tow the vehicle out backwards in the tracks
already made, if possible.
Towing the vehicle in the event of
particular malfunctions
With transmission damage
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Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling
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