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122 Starting and driving ›
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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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 without the ignition switched on or 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.
Brakes
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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.
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
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
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.
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-
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sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,
depress the clutch pedal.
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
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required.
If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
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air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
Checking the brake fluid level
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
✓ The engine is off.
Checking
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
. Nevertheless, we recommend checking the
brake fluid level regularly directly at the reservoir.
The fill level must be
within the marked range.
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If the level is below the
mark
, do not con-
tinue.
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Do not refill liquid.
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Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
If the brake fluid level is
too low, this will be indi-
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