Self-help, Vehicle Care 175
If the automatic clutch is released
manually after a power failure on vehicles
with Easytronic 3, towing is not permitted,
see page 137. In this case, contact a
workshop immediately.
After towing, unscrew towing eye by
rotating clockwise and insertand close the
cap.
Towing service
Entrust your vehicle only to the towing
service of your choice and obtain an
estimate on towing costs before employing
any towing service. In this way you avoid
unnecessary costs and possible insurance
problems during claim processing.
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On some model variants, the towing eye is
Towing another vehicle
located behind a cover 3.
Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a
tow rod 3 – to the rear towing eye on the
right side of the vehicle underbody, but
never to the rear axle.
Slacken the screw a quarter turn with a
screwdriver 3 (see illustration) and remove
the cover.
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive
tractive force can damage the vehicle.
The tow ing eye must only be used for
towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive
tractive force can damage the vehicle.
After towing, fit cover and secure with
screw.
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