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service that the vehicle is equipped with

high-voltage system.

Towing

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The vehicle must be recovered by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Safety information

Warning

Do not inhale any gases escaping from the

high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a

safe distance from the vehicle.

When towing while safety systems or driver

assistance systems are activated, the behav-

ior of the individual systems may lead to

an accident, e.g., due to automatic braking

or acceleration. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Do not use the

corresponding safety systems or driver assis-

tance systems when towing.

Safety information

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to

an electric shock. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. After an accident, do not

touch any high-voltage components such as

orange colored high-voltage cables or parts

that are in contact with exposed high-voltage

cables.

Pushing the vehicle

To remove a broken-down vehicle from the

hazard area, it can be pushed for distances

of approx. 328 ft/100 m at a speed of max.

6 mph/10 km/h.

Additional information:

Warning

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 131.

Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corro-

sive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch

fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.

Transporting the vehicle

General information

The vehicle must be transported on a loading

platform or tow dolly.

Jump-starting

The vehicle must be transported by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

General information

Have only an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop

perform the jump-start.

Safety information

NOTICE

The vehicle can be damaged when towing

the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is

a risk of damage to property. Have vehicle

transported on a loading platform or use a

tow dolly. Tow dollies must be used under

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-

ger to life. Do not touch any components that

are under voltage.

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the rear wheels only. Also make sure that no

wheel is touching the ground.

Safety information

Warning

If the approved gross vehicle weight of the

towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be

towed, the towing eye can tear off or it will

not be possible to control vehicle handling.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Make sure that the gross vehicle

weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than

the vehicle to be towed.

Warning

The vehicle can become damaged when lift-

ing and securing it.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property.

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Lift the vehicle using suitable means.

Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its

towing eye, body parts, or suspension

parts.

Warning

Different levels of braking may occur when

towing with adaptive recuperation. There is a

risk of accident, injury, or property damage.

Deactivate adaptive recuperation before tow-

ing.

Tow truck

NOTICE

If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor-

rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-

cur. There is a risk of damage to property.

Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to

the towing eye.

Have vehicle transported on a loading platform

or use a tow dolly.

When using a tow dolly, make sure that

none of the wheels touch the ground. This

method should be used for distances of

124 miles/200 km. Follow the instructions, as

well as specified loads and speeds, given by

the tow dolly manufacturer.

Tow bar

The towing eyes used should be on the same

side on both vehicles.

If it is impossible to avoid mounting the tow

bar at an inclination, note the following:

Towing other vehicles

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Free movement is limited when cornering.

The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it

is secured with an inclination.

General information

Switch on the hazard warning system, de-

pending on local regulations.

Tow rope

If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-

tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or

a warning triangle in the rear window.

Observe the following notes when using the

tow rope:

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Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable

the vehicle to be towed without jerking.

Safety information

Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when

fastening.

NOTICE

If the towing eye is not used as intended,

there may be damage to the vehicle or to

the towing eye. There is a risk of damage

to property. Follow the notes on using the

towing eye.

Check the attachment of the towing eye

and tow rope in regular intervals.

Do not exceed a towing speed of

30 mph/50 km/h.

Do not exceed a towing distance of

3 miles/5 km.

Storage

When driving off to tow the vehicle, make

sure that the tow rope is taut.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the towing

eye may be stored in a bag as follows:

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In the cargo area under the cargo floor

panel.

Towing eye

Principle

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In the cargo area on the left or right side.

In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.

The towing eye is a device that can be

screwed onto the vehicle in order to, e.g., se-

cure tow cables or tow rods.

Using the towing eye

When using the towing eye, note the following:

General information

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Use only the towing eye provided with the

vehicle.

Turn the towing eye at least 5 turns clock-

wise and screw it in as far as it will go. If

necessary, tighten with a suitable object.

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After use, unscrew the towing eye counter-

clockwise.

Use the towing eye for towing on paved

roads only.

Avoid lateral loading of the towing eye, for

instance do not lift the vehicle by the towing

eye.

The screw-in towing eye should always be car-

ried in the vehicle.

The towing eye can be screwed in at the front

or rear of the vehicle.

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Check the attachment of the towing eye in

regular intervals.

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Towing eye thread

Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to

push it out.

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