STARTING AND DRIVING
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Rear: Remove the cover by pressing on
the mark with a finger while folding out
the opposite side/corner.
> The cover turns along its center line and
can then be removed.
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4. Screw the towing eyelet into place as far
as possible.
Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example,
inserting a lug wrench* through it and
using this as a lever.
CAUTION
It is important that the towing eye is
screwed in securely as far as possible.
To consider before using the towing eyelet
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet
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may be used to pull the vehicle onto a flat-
bed tow truck. The vehicle's position and
ground clearance determines if this is pos-
sible.
If the incline of the tow truck is too steep
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or if the ground clearance under the vehi-
cle is insufficient, attempting to pull it up
using the towing eyelet may result in dam-
age.
If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow
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truck's lifting device instead of using the
towing eyelet.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the
tow truck when the vehicle is lifted onto
the bed of the truck.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet is only intended for tow-
ing on roads – not for pulling vehicles from
ditches or any similar purpose involving
severe strain. Call a tow truck for profes-
sional assistance.
Removing the towing eyelet
Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and
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return it to its storage location in the foam
block.
Replace the cover on the bumper.
Related information
Towing using a towline (p. 422)
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Recovery (p. 425)
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Tool kit (p. 514)
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* Option/accessory.