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Towing eye and towing procedure
Towing lug
Removing the front cap
Press on the cap and
remove it.
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WARNING
Risk of accident!
Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do
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not use a twisted tow rope.
NOTICE
Removing the rear cap
Installing the towing eye
After the towing process
Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
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Press on the cap and
remove it.
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NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be
towed without the ignition switched on or with the
rear axle raised.
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Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
cured?
At the front towing eye
At the rear towing eye
On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing
hitch
Screw in the towing
eye.
Insert the wheel
wrench or similar ob-
ject through the tow-
ing eye.
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For vehicles with factory-fitted towing device, at
the back there is no mount for a screw-in towing
eye.
Tighten the towing
eye.
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Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
Drive slowly and smoothly.
Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
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Unscrew the towing eye.
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Insert the cover cap.
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Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
selector lever to the position.
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Towing the vehicle
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
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WARNING
Risk of accident!
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.
The tow rope must not be twisted.
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When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
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If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
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