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If the vehicle cannot be towed on its wheels for
any of the reasons mentioned above, request
assistance from specialised personnel and, if
necessary, have the vehicle transported with-
out the wheels touching the ground.
Instructions for tow-starting and
towing
NOTICE
If the vehicle is pushed by hand, the tail light
units, the side spoilers of the rear window
and large sheet metal surfaces may be dam-
aged. In addition, the rear spoiler could be
detached.
During towing, the change of direction can be
signalled on the towed vehicle even when the
hazard warning lights are on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be oper-
ated with ignition switched on. During this time
the hazard warning lights remain disconnected.
When the turn signal lever is returned to the
rest position, the hazard warning lights will be
automatically reactivated.
Tow start
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If the vehicle is pushed by hand, the tail
light units, the side spoilers of the rear win-
dow, large sheet metal surfaces or the rear
spoiler.
Steps to be taken prior to tow starting
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: Due to
technical reasons, tow starting the vehicle is not
allowed. Attempt to start the engine using the
starting aid ››› page 252.
NOTICE
Cases where tow starting and towing the ve-
hicle are not permitted
Removing and attaching the cover and the
towing eye may cause damage to the vehi-
cle, for example, on the paintwork.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox: In general, it
is not recommended to tow start the vehicle. If
the engine does not start, try the starting aid
first ››› page 252. Please note that, in the case
of petrol engines, the maximum permitted dis-
tance for tow starting is 50 m.
Do not allow the vehicle to be towed in the
following situations:
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To avoid damaging the vehicle, remove and
replace the cover and the towing eye care-
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The vehicle’s gearbox is damaged or has no
fully.
lubricant.
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The 12-volt battery is discharged. In vehicles
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Secure the tow cable or tow bar using only
NOTICE
with the “Keyless Access” locking and ignition
system the steering remains locked and the
parking brake cannot be deactivated and the
steering column lock cannot be released if they
are connected.
the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
Using a towing eye that is not suitable for the
vehicle can damage it.
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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning
lights.
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When towing, always use the vehicle’s tow-
ing eye, which forms part of the on-board
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Engage 2nd or 3rd gear while the vehicle is
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led.
If a distance above 50 km needs to be travel-
tools, or an appropriate eye for towing.
stopped.
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Press the clutch and hold it down.
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There is no guarantee that the wheels will
When both vehicles are in motion, release the
turn smoothly or that the steering will work after
clutch pedal.
an accident.
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As soon as the engine starts, depress the
clutch and disengage the gear to avoid collid-
ing with the towing vehicle.
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