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Towing and tow-starting
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Start the engine.
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Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
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First disconnect the jump lead from negative terminal ? and negative terminal = and then
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from positive terminal : and positive terminal ;. Begin each time at the contacts on your
own vehicle first.
Attach the protective cover to positive terminal :.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
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Jumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted
or no longer available if:
the engine is not running
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
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ply or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of
an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being
towed away or tow started, make sure the
steering moves freely.
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WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing
the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
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WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle and its weight is greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could
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rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle, its weight should not be greater than
the permissible gross weight of your vehi-
cle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a
crane.
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Drive slowly and smoothly when towing.
Excessive tractive power could otherwise
damage the vehicles.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
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