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The car's driving characteristics are affected
when a bicycle rack is fitted on the towbar. For
example, due to:
increased weight
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reduced acceleration capacity
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reduced ground clearance
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changed braking capacity.
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Recommendations for loading bicycles
on the bicycle rack
The larger the distance between the load's cen-
tre of gravity and the towball, the greater the load
on the towbar.
Load according to the following recommenda-
tions:
Fit the heaviest bicycle furthest in, closest to
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the car.
Keep the load symmetrical and as close to
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the centre of the car as possible, e.g. by
loading the bicycles facing alternately if sev-
eral bicycles are loaded.
Remove loose objects from the bicycle for
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transportation, e.g. bicycle basket, battery,
child seat. Partly to reduce the load on the
towbar and bicycle rack, and partly to reduce
the wind resistance, which affects fuel con-
sumption.
Do not use protective covers on the bicycles.
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This may affect manoeuvrability, impair visibil-
ity and increase fuel consumption. It may also
lead to an increased load on the towbar.
Related information
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Towbar* (p. 471)
STARTING AND DRIVING
Towing
During towing, the car is towed by another vehi-
cle by means of a towline.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for
towing before the towing begins.
Preparations and towing
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with
the wheels rolling forward.
Do not tow cars with automatic transmis-
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sion at speeds higher than 80 km/h
(50 mph) or for distances in excess of 80
km (50 miles).
WARNING
Check that the steering lock is unlocked
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before towing.
Ignition position II must be active - in
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ignition position I all airbags are deacti-
vated.
Always keep the remote control key in the
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car when it is being towed.
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* Option/accessory.
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