1. Take the towing eye and the hook out of the vehicle toolkit.
2. Insert the hook through the opening in the cover→ Fig. 1, pull out the cover and remove.
3. Remove the cover, allow it to hang on the vehicle or place it in the vehicle if necessary.
4. Turn the towing eye as shown by the arrow into the threaded hole and tighten as far as possible→ Fig. 2 , →
Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.
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5. After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it in the opposite direction to the arrow
using a suitable object.
6. Insert the cap in the respective recess and press in until it engages.
7. If necessary, clean the towing eye and place it back in the vehicle toolkit.
Safety notes on working in the engine compartment
The engine compartment of a motor vehicle is a hazardous area. You should carry out work in the engine
compartment only if you know exactly how to perform the required tasks, are aware of the general safety procedures
and have access to the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable tools. Failing to carry out work correctly can
cause serious injuries → . Have all necessary work carried out by a suitably qualified workshop.
WARNING
The engine compartment is a hazardous area. Any work carried out in the engine compartment may result in
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Always be extremely cautious and careful when carrying out any work.
● Perform the work in the engine compartment only if you are familiar with the necessary actions.
● Have the required work performed by a suitably qualified workshop if you are unsure how the work in the engine
compartment is to be carried out.
● Before starting work in the engine compartment, apply the handbrake fully and move the selector lever to the
position or move the gear lever to the neutral position.
● Switch off the ignition and keep the vehicle key in a safe place far enough away from the vehicle to prevent any
risk of the engine being switched on accidentally.
● Always ensure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning cloths and tools, in the engine compartment.
● Always keep children away from the engine compartment and never leave children unsupervised.
WARNING
The engine compartment has rotating parts. When working in the engine compartment, in particular for a starting
action or when the engine is running, contact with rotating parts, such as the rotary blades of the radiator fan, may
cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Even when the engine or ignition is switched off, never reach into the radiator fan or in the area of the radiator
fan. The fan is temperature-controlled and could start automatically.
● Before starting work, remove any jewellery and ties, tie up long hair and pull clothes in tightly to avoid them
getting caught in the engine.
● Always take due care and pay attention when depressing the accelerator. The vehicle could move even if the
handbrake is applied.
WARNING
The engine compartment of every vehicle is a hazardous area due to hot parts. Hot vehicle parts can cause serious
burns.
● Never touch hot engine components.
WARNING
Escaping hot steam or hot engine coolant and hot vehicle components can cause serious burns.
● Never open or close the bonnet as long as steam or coolant is escaping.
● Always wait until you can no longer see or hear steam or coolant coming from the engine compartment.
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