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Towing information
Towing another vehicle
It is allowed to tow another vehicle with an Electric Vehicle.
Towing by another vehicle
It is possible to tow the Electric Vehicle.
Always use a towing bar when towing. Deviation from this rule is only allowed in
emergencies.
– For short distance towing (only a few hundred metres and with a maximum speed
of 5 km/h): the vehicle may be towed by another vehicle.
– For long-distance towing: tow the vehicle using a recovery vehicle.
When towing, error messages may be shown on the master display when the ignition
is switched on.
NOTE: The maximum permissible vehicle speed, weight and distance vary
by country.
WARNING!
– Towing may not take place at an angle of more than 20° relative to
the vehicle centre line.
The towed vehicle may be located asymmetrically (left or right) behind
the tractor. Towing at an angle of more than 20° relative to the vehicle
centre line can result in unstable vehicle behaviour. This can lead to
very dangerous situations. High forces and tensions in the chassis
and driveline of the vehicles can also lead to damage to the vehicles.
WARNING! When the high-voltage circuit isn't in operating mode and
no additional measures are taken, there is no power steering and
eventually insufficient air pressure for the brake system. This results
in difficult steering and ultimately leads to automatic engagement of
the park brake. This can lead to very dangerous situations.
– Release the park brake and adapt the driving style of the towing
combination.
– Turn the ignition key so that the steering wheel is released (unless the vehicle is in
a hoist).
– If there is insufficient pressure in the air reservoirs, release the park brake. See
section 'Releasing the park brake'.
– To prevent damage to the electric driveline, always disconnect the prop shaft
from the differential.
CAUTION: If the prop shaft remains connected during towing, the
high-voltage components can be damaged seriously.
– Always disconnect the prop shaft before towing the vehicle when
the rear axle (drive wheels) is still in contact with the road surface.
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