Instructions for tow-starting and
towing
During towing, the change of direction can be
signalled on the towed vehicle even when the
hazard warning lights are on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be op-
erated with ignition switched on. During this
time the hazard warning lights remain discon-
nected. When the turn signal lever is returned
to the rest position, the hazard warning lights
will be automatically reactivated.
Cases where tow starting and towing the ve-
hicle are not permitted
Do not allow the vehicle to be towed in the
following situations:
●
The vehicle’s gearbox is damaged or has no
lubricant.
●
The 12-volt battery is discharged. In vehicles
with the “Keyless Access” locking and ignition
system the steering remains locked and the
parking brake cannot be deactivated and the
steering column lock cannot be released if
they are connected.
●
If a distance above 50 km needs to be travel-
led.
●
There is no guarantee that the wheels will
turn smoothly or that the steering will work af-
ter an accident.
If the vehicle cannot be towed on its wheels for
any of the reasons mentioned above, request
assistance from specialised personnel and, if
necessary, have the vehicle transported with-
out the wheels touching the ground.
Tow start
Steps to be taken prior to tow starting
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: Due to
technical reasons, tow starting the vehicle is
not allowed. Attempt to start the engine using
the starting aid ›››page338.
NOTICE
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and damage it.
Towing
Previous steps
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Secure the tow cable or tow bar using only
the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose ›››
. Depending on the equipment,
these points may be a towing device or a tow-
ing eye.
●
Make sure the tow cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise the towing eye could unscrew during
towing.
●
Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights of both vehicles. If necessary, take
into account other dierent provisions that
may exist in this regard.
●
Take into account the instructions on towing
provided in the instruction manual of the other
vehicle.
Towing vehicle (front)
●
Do not actually start driving until the cable is
tight.
●
Accelerate with particular care.
●
Avoid sharp braking and sudden manoeu-
vres.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox:
●
When starting to drive, use the clutch very
gently.
Towed vehicle (behind)
●
Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel does not lock and so that, if
necessary, you can use the turn signals and the
windscreen wiper.
●
The brake servo and power steering only
work when the engine is running. Otherwise,
you will have to depress the brake pedal con-
siderably harder and more force will be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
●
Release the electronic parking brake
›››page225, Using the electronic parking
brake.
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