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NOTICE
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and damage it.
Towing
Previous steps
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Secure the tow cable or tow bar using only
the attachment points provided for this pur-
›››
pose
. Depending on the equipment,
these points may be a towing device or a tow-
ing eye.
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Make sure the tow cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise the towing eye could unscrew during
towing.
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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights of both vehicles. If necessary, take
into account other different provisions that
may exist in this regard.
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Take into account the instructions on towing
provided in the instruction manual of the other
vehicle.
Towing vehicle (front)
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Do not actually start driving until the cable is
tight.
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Accelerate with particular care.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Miscellaneous situations
Towing the vehicle
Vehicles with a manual gearbox:
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When starting to drive, use the clutch very
gently.
Towed vehicle (behind)
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Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel does not lock and so that, if
necessary, you can use the turn signals and the
windscreen wiper.
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The brake servo and power steering only
work when the engine is running. Otherwise,
you will have to depress the brake pedal con-
siderably harder and more force will be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
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Release the electronic parking brake.
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Make sure the tow cable is always taut.
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Disengage the gear or place the gear selec-
tor in the Nposition.
WARNING
Never attach the tow rope or tow bar to axle
or running gear components. They could be
damaged, resulting in an accident and seri-
ous injury.
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Seek specialist assistance and, if applica-
ble, have the vehicle transported on a tow
truck.
NOTICE
The vehicle can only be towed if the state of
charge of the 12-volt battery is sufficient to
disengage the electronic parking brake and
the steering column lock. If the vehicle has
no power supply or there is an electric sys-
tem fault, the engine must be jump-started
to release the electronic parking brake and
deactivate the electronic lock of the steering
column.
Front towline anchorage
Fig. 206
Front bumper on right: remove
the lid.
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