If and when 243
Safety First Handling instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Towing and tow-starting
Tow-starting*
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.
We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒ page 240.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started
– Engage the 2nd or the 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear-
stick into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Towing rings
Please observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:
Fig. 174 The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eye
Fig. 175 Fitting the
towing ring to the rear of
the vehicle
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