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users aware that a vehicle is being
towed.
only secure the tow rope to the towing
R
eye.
observe the brake lamps of the towing
R
vehicle while driving. Always maintain a
distance so that the tow rope does not
sag.
do not use steel cables or chains to tow
R
your vehicle. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! To tow vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use
the key instead of the Start/Stop button.
The automatic transmission may otherwise
switch to position P when you open the
driver's or front-passenger door which
could damage the transmission.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of
50km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
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Information on your vehicle's gross vehi-
cle weight rating can be found on the vehi-
cle identification plate (
Observe the legal requirements for the rele-
vant countries when towing.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
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Towing and tow-starting
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion N when the vehicle is being towed.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to
R
position 2
cannot shift the automatic transmission to
R
position N
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Deactivate the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (
You could otherwise be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection before the
vehicle is towed (
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Fitting/removing the towing eye
Fitting the towing eye
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be extremely hot.
There is a risk of burning when removing the
rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust tail pipe. Use
extreme caution when removing the rear
cover.
page 242).
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