– Do not exceed a towing distance of
3 miles/5 km.
– When driving off to tow the vehicle,
make sure that the tow rope is taut.
Towing eye
Principle
The towing eye is a device that can be
screwed onto the vehicle in order to, e.g.,
secure tow cables or tow rods.
General information
The screw-in towing eye should always be
carried in the vehicle.
The towing eye can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the vehicle.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
there may be damage to the vehicle or to
the towing eye. There is a risk of damage
to property. Follow the notes on using the
towing eye.
Storage
Depending on vehicle equipment, the tow-
ing eye may be stored in a bag as follows:
– In the cargo area under the cargo floor
panel.
– In the cargo area on the left or right
side.
– In the cargo area behind a side trim
panel.
Using the towing eye
When using the towing eye, note the fol-
lowing:
– Use only the towing eye provided with
the vehicle.
– Turn the towing eye at least 5 turns
clockwise and screw it in as far as it will
go. If necessary, tighten with a suitable
object.
– After use, unscrew the towing eye coun-
ter-clockwise.
– Use the towing eye for towing on paved
roads only.
– Avoid lateral loading of the towing eye,
for instance do not lift the vehicle by the
towing eye.
– Check the attachment of the towing eye
in regular intervals.
Towing eye thread
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover
to push it out.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
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