170 Starting and driving › Brakes
Install the towing eye
Instructions for the driver of the pulling vehicle
Drive slowly and smoothly.
Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
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Screw in the towing
eye.
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Insert the wheel
wrench or similar ob-
ject through the tow-
ing eye.
Tighten the towing
eye.
Instructions for the driver of the towed vehicle
Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
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the ignition!
WARNING
Risk of accident!
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
After the towing process
Unscrew the towing eye.
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Insert the cover cap.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
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Towing the vehicle
Brakes
WARNING
Risk of accident!
What you should be mindful of
The tow rope must not be twisted.
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WARNING
When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
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Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-
sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,
depress the clutch pedal.
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DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
WARNING
Risk of accident!
Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do
not use a twisted tow rope.
Do not depress the brake pedal if you do not need
to brake.
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If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
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NOTICE
Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
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Check the brake fluid level
NOTICE
Risk of gear damage!
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-
cle must only be towed with the front axle raised
clear of the ground or transported on a special
breakdown vehicle.
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✓ The engine is off.
Checking
The fill level must be in
the marked area.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission must not
be towed without the ignition switched on or with
the rear axle raised.
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If the level is below the
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mark
tinue.
, do not con-
Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
cured?
At the front towing eye.
On the towing eye at the back.
On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing de-
vice.
Do not refill liquid.
Get the help of a spe-
cialist company.
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If the brake fluid level is
too low, a light will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
However, we
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