warning lights are switched on again as
soon a
s the direction indicator and high
beam lever has returned to neutral posi-
tion.
In which situations may the vehicle not
be towed?
If one of the following situations applies, do
not tow the vehicle with a tow-bar or tow-
rope.
— The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
— The power supply for the 12-volt vehicle
electrical system cannot be guaranteed.
— The instrument cluster display does not
work properly.
— The distance to be towed is further than
50 km (around 31 miles).
— In vehicles with a manual gearbox, the
clutch cannot be depressed fully and
neutral selected.
— The driving mode selector cannot be
moved to neutral (
position).
—
The roll-away protection cannot be de-
activated.
— The electric parking brake cannot be re-
leased.
— The steering lock cannot be released.
— If the steering function or the operating
clearance of the wheels cannot be ensur-
ed aer an accident.
1. If the vehicle cannot be towed on its
own wheels, seek expert assistance
and have the vehicle transported on
a breakdown truck if necessary.
Towing
Please refer to and at the start
of the chapt
er on page 322.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to
the points provided:
— Towing eye.
— Ball coupling.
WARNING
Components can be severely damaged by
inc
orrectly secured tow-ropes or tow-
bars. The risk of an accident is increased
and this c
an result in serious or fatal inju-
ries.
·
Attach the vehicle only at the points
provided for recovery and towing.
·
Never attach 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.
Preparations
— Ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted.
Otherwise a towing eye can become un-
screwed during towing.
— Switch on the ignition and hazard warn-
ing lights on both vehicles. However, ob-
serve any regulations to the contrary.
— Observe the legal regulations and notes
on towing in the owner’s manual of the
other vehicle.
Pulling vehicle (front)
1. The tow-rope must be taut before you
drive o properly.
2. Press the accelerator with particular
care.
3. Avoid sudden braking and driving ma-
noeuvres.
4. In vehicles with a manual gearbox: en-
gage the clutch particularly gently
when moving o.
5. Do not exceed the maximum permitted
trailer weight.
Pulled vehicle (rear)
NOTICE
The wheels can lock if the electric parking
brake is switched on during towing. T
his
can result in serious damage to the vehi-
cles.
·
Stop towing immediately.
·
Seek expert assistance and have the ve-
hicle transported on a breakdown truck if
necessary.
NOTICE
The electric parking brake and steering lock
c
annot be released if the charge level of
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