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Towing eye
The screw-in towing eye is kept in the
car's toolkit (on the touring, next to the
spare wheel) and should always be
carried on the car. It can be screwed in
at the front or the rear of the car, and is
only to be used for towing on a firm
road surface.
Access to threaded hole
Front:
Press the arrow symbol on the cover
and swing it out to remove.
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Rear:
Press the arrow symbol on the cover
and swing it out to remove.
Screw the towing eye in fully to
avoid the risk of its thread being
damaged.
Never tow the car or lash it down at any
of the suspension elements, as this
could cause damage and lead to acci-
dents occurring later.
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For towing, use either a towbar or a
nylon rope or tapes; use of the latter
helps to avoid sudden tensile loads.
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Avoid offset between the towing
and towed vehicle, and make sure
that the towrope is taut when the
towing vehicle moves off.
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Using a towbar
The towing eyes of both vehicles
should be on the same side. If it is
impossible to avoid attaching the
towbar at an angle, note the following:
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Towbar clearance may be restricted
when cornering
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The towbar will generate lateral
forces if it is attached offset.
Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
your own, as there is otherwise a
risk of losing control.
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