Unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter during tow-
ing and damage it.
Towing on a commercial tow truck
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
To help avoid damaging the vehicle, have it towed only by a profes-
sional towing company. Read and heed the following information:
General information
Never let the vehicle be towed at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h).
Never let the vehicle be towed for more than 30 miles (50 km).
Towing manual transmission vehicles
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
If possible, have the vehicle towed with the front wheels off the
ground.
If necessary, the vehicle can also be towed with the rear wheels off
the ground ⇒ꢀ .
Towing automatic transmission vehicles
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into Neutral (N).
Tow the vehicle only with its front wheels off the ground ⇒ꢀ .
Special towing instructions for vehicles with all-wheel drive
(4MOTION)
To help prevent unnecessary damage, vehicles with all-wheel drive
(4MOTION) must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
To load the vehicle on the flat bed, use the towing eye found in the
vehicle tool kit and attach it to the front anchorage ⇒ꢀpage 539, Vehi-
cle tool kit, ⇒ꢀ Installing the front towing eye.
When not to tow your vehicle
If there is little or no oil in the transmission because of damage to
your vehicle, it must be moved with the drive wheels off the ground.
The vehicle can only be towed if its ignition is switched on and its
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