freightliner Sprinter Operator's Manual

Towing
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Practical hints
! Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission. Do not tow-start your vehicle.
Comply with legal regulations when tow-
ing.
Having the vehicle carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer is preferable to towing it
away. We recommend the use of a rigid
towing bar if towing is necessary.
! Tow ropes and tow bars must be secured to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
i Deactivate the automatic locking while driv-
ing function when towing (e page 59). You could
otherwise become locked out when pushing or
towing the vehicle
! Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
(50 km/h); otherwise, the transmission could be
damaged.
E Turn the key to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
E For a distance of up to 30 miles
(50 km), move the selector lever to po-
sition N.
E For a distance greater than 30 miles
(50 km), remove the propeller shafts to
the driven axles.
! Always use new bolts when fitting the pro-
peller shafts.
The fixture for the front towing eye is locat-
ed behind the cover in the bumper on the
right-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel.
The fixture for the front towing eye is locat-
ed in the bumper
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear tow-
ing eye, this is fitted to the rear of the chas-
sis on the right-hand side when viewed in
the direction of travel.
Tow-starting
G Warning
When tow-starting another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
Towing
G Warning
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:
O the engine is not running.
O there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
There is no power assistance for the steering
and braking when the engine is not running.
You must then use significantly greater force
to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering
is then locked and it will not be possible to
steer the vehicle.
When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
G Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being re-
moved and injure you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling
down, e.g., with the aid of another person or
by tying the propeller shaft up.
Installing/removing the towing eye

freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English