Towing; Towing Eye - Mercedes-Benz Vito Operating Instructions Manual

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Engage the second or third gear and
slowly release the clutch. Do not de-
press the accelerator pedal while doing
so.
The engine starts.

Towing

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Risk of accident
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:
I the engine is not running
I the voltage supply or the vehicle's elec-
trical system is damaged
There is no power assistance for the steer-
ing and braking when the engine is not run-
ning. You must then use significantly greater
force to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering
is then locked and it will not be possible to
steer the vehicle.
When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
Comply with national regulations when
towing.
It is preferable to have the vehicle trans-
ported on a transporter or trailer instead
of towing it. We recommend the use of a
rigid towing bar if towing is necessary.
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Only secure the tow cable or towing bar to
the towing eyes. You may otherwise damage
the vehicle.
Front towing eye
The fixture for the front towing eye is lo-
cated behind a cover on the right-hand
side of the bumper, when viewed in the di-
rection of travel. The towing eye is in the
vehicle tool kit.
1 Towing eye cover
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To install the towing eye: unscrew
cover 1 and let it hang on its retaining
strap.
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Practical advice
Jump-starting, towing and tow-starting
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Take the towing eye and wheel wrench
from the vehicle tool kit (
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Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go.
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Insert the wheel wrench handle into
the towing eye and tighten it.
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To remove the towing eye: take the
wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
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Insert the wheel wrench handle into
the towing eye and turn the wrench an-
ticlockwise.
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Unscrew the towing eye.
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Put on cover 1 and turn it until it en-
gages.
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Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the vehicle tool kit.
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Before towing, deactivate the automatic
locking while driving function (
could otherwise become locked out when push-
ing or towing the vehicle.
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located on the right,
under the bumper cover, when viewed in
the direction of travel. It is permanently fit-
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