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If the power supply of the towed vehicle
fails, stop towing immediately and seek
expert assistance.
NOTICE
Towing with a tow-rope or tow-bar can dam-
age the vehicle.
·
Tow the vehicle carefully with a tow-rope
or tow-bar.
·
If possible, have the broken-down vehicle
transported by a breakdown truck.
NOTICE
When pushing the vehicle by hand, the tail
light clusters, side spoilers on the rear win-
dow and large panels can be damaged and
the rear spoiler may become detached.
·
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not
press on the tail light clusters, side spoilers
on the rear window, large panels and the
rear spoiler.
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged, e.g. the vehicle
paintwork, when removing and fitting the
cover and towing eye.
·
Remove and install the cover and the tow-
ing eye carefully so as to avoid damage to
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for
the vehicle can damage the vehicle.
·
Always use the towing eye supplied in the
vehicle toolkit of your vehicle or a towing
eye that is suitable for the vehicle for tow-
ing.
Notes on towing
Please refer to
and
the chapter on page 304.
It is still possible to activate the turn signals
in a vehicle that is being towed, even if the
hazard warning lights are switched on. To do
this, operate the turn signal and main beam
lever in the required direction while the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning lights
will not flash while the turn signal is being
used. The hazard warning lights will start
flashing again automatically as soon as the
turn signal and main beam lever is moved
back to the neutral position.
In which situations may the vehicle not be
towed?
In the following situations, the vehicle may
not be towed for a long distance on its own
tyres:
— A red warning lamp and text message are
shown on the instrument cluster display.
Towing damages electric drive. Owner's manual!
— The power supply for the 12-volt vehicle
electrical system cannot be guaranteed.
— The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
The steering remains locked and the park-
ing brake and steering column lock cannot
be released if they have been applied pre-
viously.
— The instrument cluster display does not
work properly.
— The gearbox cannot be shifted to neutral
(N).
— If the steering function or the operating
clearance of the wheels cannot be ensured
after an accident.
If the vehicle cannot be towed on its own
wheels due to one of the above conditions,
seek expert assistance and have the vehicle
transported standing on a recovery vehicle if
necessary. Inform the people involved, in par-
ticular the organisation office and the trans-
Towing
at the start of
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