5. A
er jump starting, have the 12-volt ve-
hicle battery checked by a suitably
qualified workshop.
Towing
Introduction
T
owing requires experience, especially
when using a tow-rope. Both drivers should
be familiar with the technique required for
towing. Inexperienced drivers should not
attempt to tow.
Observe any legal requirements when tow-
ing.
Make sure that no excessive pulling forces
occur and take care to avoid jerking move-
ments. When towing oroad, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading the anchorage
points.
WARNING
If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle
handling and braking eec
t will change
significantly. This can lead to loss of con-
trol of the vehicle. This can result in acci-
dents and serious or fatal injury.
·
Please note that more force is needed
for steering and braking during towing.
WARNING
If the vehicle key is removed from the igni-
tion lock during towing, the steering lock
ma
y engage suddenly. The steering wheel
can then no longer be moved. This can re-
sult in accidents and serious or fatal in-
jury.
·
Never remove the vehicle key from the
ignition lock during towing.
NOTICE
When pushing the vehicle by hand, the tail
light clusters, side spoilers on the rear win-
dow and large panels c
an be damaged.
The rear spoiler can become detached.
·
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do
not press on the tail light clusters, side
spoilers on the rear window, large panels
and the rear spoiler.
Towing
Towing is where a vehicle that cannot be
driven is pulled with the aid of another ve-
hicle.
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or
a tow-rope → page 322.
— The maximum permitted speed is
50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).
— The maximum permitted distance is
50 km (approx. 30 miles).
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with
a tow bar. Only use a tow rope if you do not
have a tow bar. The tow rope should be
slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both
vehicles. A tow-rope made of synthetic fi-
bre or similarly elastic material is suitable
for this.
Towing with a breakdown truck
If the vehicle is to be raised at one axle for
towing, the vehicle must be raised only at
the front axle.
WARNING
If the tow-ropes or tow-bars are incor-
rec
tly fastened, vehicle parts may be seri-
ously damaged. This increases the risk of
an accident and serious or injuries could
result.
·
Attach the vehicle only at the points
provided for recovery and towing.
·
Never fasten the tow-rope or tow-bar
to axle or running gear components.
·
Seek expert assistance and have the
vehicle transported on a breakdown
truck if necessary.
Notes on towing
Please refer to and at the start
of the chapt
er on page 322.
During towing, it is still possible to use the
direction indicators to indicate the turning
direction when the hazard warning lights
are switched on. To do this, move the direc-
tion indicator signal and high beam lever in
the desired direction. Flashing of the hazard
warning lights is interrupted while the di-
rection indicator is activated. The hazard
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If and when
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