Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 281

Removing the front towing eye
Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle
X
tool kit.
Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye
X
and turn the screwdriver counter-clock-
wise.
Unscrew the towing eye.
X
Insert cover : with the lug at the bottom
X
and press it in at the top until it engages.
Place the towing eye and screwdriver back
X
in the vehicle tool kit.
Towing away in the event of malfunc-
tions
With transmission damage
! Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
Only have the propeller shafts fitted/
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removed by qualified, skilled personnel.
If the vehicle has transmission damage, have
the propeller shaft removed before towing
away.
Towing with the front or rear axle
raised
General notes
! The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front or rear
axle raised. Otherwise, ESP
and damage the brake system.
! Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
Only have the propeller shafts fitted/
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removed by qualified, skilled personnel.
Observe the following before towing a vehicle
with a raised front or rear axle:
the information on towing in the event of
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malfunctions ( page 279) and
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the important safety notes (
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Tow-starting and towing away
If the front axle is damaged, raise the vehicle
at the front axle and if the rear axle is dam-
aged, raise the vehicle at the rear axle.
Towing
If the front axle is raised, the vehicle may be
towed a maximum of 30 miles (50 km). For a
towing distance of over 30 miles (50 km), the
propeller shafts to the driven axles must be
removed.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
X
tion N.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
X
lock and leave it in this position.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 95).
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If the front axle is raised, do not exceed the
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towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) and the
towing distance of 30 miles (50 km).
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
Important safety notes
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WARNING
® may intervene
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
! Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
(50 km/h). You could otherwise damage
the transmission.
! Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
page 277).
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