weight of the towing vehicle is greater than the
weight of the vehicle being towed.
NOTE
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not attached
correctly, other vehicle parts can be damaged.
There is a risk of material damage. Attach the
tow bar or towing rope to the towing eye cor‐
rectly.
Tow bar
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the tow bar at
an angle, note the following:
▷ Clearance may be limited when cornering.
▷ Lateral forces will be generated if the tow bar
is installed at an angle.
Towing rope
Note the following if using a towing rope:
▷ Use nylon ropes or straps that will allow the
vehicle to be towed smoothly.
▷ Fasten the towing rope so it is not twisted.
▷ Check the towing eye and towing rope fas‐
tening regularly.
▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h,
30 mph.
▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of 5 km,
3 miles.
▷ Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the
towing vehicle drives off.
Towing eye
General
Always keep the screw-on towing eye in the ve‐
hicle.
The towing eye can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the vehicle.
The towing eye is located in the toolkit.
▷ Only use the towing eye supplied with the ve‐
hicle and make sure that it is screwed in fully
and is tight.
▷ Only use the towing eye for towing on paved
roads.
▷ Avoid transverse loads on the towing eye, for
example do not raise the vehicle by the tow‐
ing eye.
▷ Check the towing eye fastening regularly.
For further information:
On-board tool kit, see page 406.
Safety note
NOTE
If the towing eye is not used as intended, the
vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. There
is a risk of material damage. Observe the notes
on using the towing eye.
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Help in case of a breakdown
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