freightliner Sprinter 2015 - With a Raised Front or Rear Axle

Removing the front towing eye
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Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit.
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Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye
and turn the screwdriver counter-clock-
wise.
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Unscrew the towing eye.
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Insert cover : with the lug at the bottom
and press it in at the top until it engages.
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Place the towing eye and screwdriver back
in the vehicle tool kit.
Towing away in the event of malfunc-
tions
With transmission damage
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Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
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Only have the propeller shafts fitted/
removed by qualified, skilled personnel.
If the vehicle has transmission damage, have
the propeller shaft removed before towing
away.
Towing with the front or rear axle
raised
General notes
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The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front or rear
axle raised. Otherwise, ESP
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may intervene
and damage the brake system.
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Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
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Only have the propeller shafts fitted/
removed by qualified, skilled personnel.
Observe the following before towing a vehicle
with a raised front or rear axle:
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the information on towing in the event of
malfunctions (Y page 279) and
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the important safety notes (Y page 277).
If the front axle is damaged, raise the vehicle
at the front axle and if the rear axle is dam-
aged, raise the vehicle at the rear axle.
Towing
If the front axle is raised, the vehicle may be
towed a maximum of 30 miles (50 km). For a
towing distance of over 30 miles (50 km), the
propeller shafts to the driven axles must be
removed.
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
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Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
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Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Release the parking brake.
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Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock and leave it in this position.
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Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 95).
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If the front axle is raised, do not exceed the
towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) and the
towing distance of 30 miles (50 km).
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
Important safety notes
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WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
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Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
(50 km/h). You could otherwise damage
the transmission.
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Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
Tow-starting and towing away
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Roadside Assistance
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