the 12-volt vehicle battery is not sucient.
T
he vehicle may be damaged when towed.
·
In the event of power failure or malfunc-
tions, start the engine, if necessary by
jump starting, in order to release the
electric parking brake and steering lock.
·
Seek expert assistance and have the ve-
hicle transported on a breakdown truck if
necessary.
1. Make sure that the ignition is always
switched on so tha
t the steering wheel
is not locked and the direction indica-
tors and the wipers can be operated if
necessary. The brake servo and power
steering function only when the engine
is running. Otherwise you must press
the brake pedal with significantly more
force and also use more eort for steer-
ing.
2. Make sure that the vehicle key is always
in the vehicle when it is being towed.
3. Deactivate Automatic Emergency Brak-
ing.
4. In vehicles with a manual gearbox, dis-
engage the gear.
In vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, deactivate the roll-away protec-
tion. Or: the driver sits on the driver’s
seat during the entire towing operation
with the seat belt fastened at all times
and with the driver door closed.
5. Release the electric parking brake.
6. Make sure that the electric parking
brake is always deactivated during the
entire towing procedure →
.
7
. Ensure that the tow-rope is always taut.
Fitting the rear towing eye
Please refer to and at the start
of the chapt
er on page 322.
Depending on the country and vehicle
equipment, the mounting for the towing
eye is located behind the cover in the
bumper.
1. Before towing, check whether a mount-
ing with screw thread is available for
the towing eye.
2. Observe the notes on driving while tow-
ing → pa
ge 322.
3. If this is not the case, seek expert assis-
tance for towing and have the vehicle
transported on a breakdown truck if
necessary.
The towing eye must always be kept in the
vehicle →
.
NOTICE
Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for
the vehicle c
an damage the vehicle.
·
Always use the towing eye supplied in
the vehicle toolkit of your vehicle or
a suitable towing eye for towing.
Fitting the rear towing eye
Fig. 195 In the rear right bumper: R
emove
the cover.
Fig. 196 In the rear right bumper: screwing in
the towing eye.
WARNING
If the towing eye is not screwed fully and
securely into the mounting, it may be
wrenched out of the mount. This can re-
sult in accidents and severe injuries when
towing.
324 If and when
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