Towing the vehicle
Please note
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WARNING
Safety relevant functions are restricted
or no longer available if:
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the ignition is switched off
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the brake system or power steering is
malfunctioning
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there is a malfunction in the voltage
supply or the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem.
When your vehicle is towed, you may
require considerably more effort to steer
and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases use a rigid towing bar.
Before towing away, make sure the steer-
ing moves freely.
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WARNING
If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the
vehicle can no longer be steered. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always switch on the ignition when tow-
ing with a tow rope or a towing bar.
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another
vehicle and its weight is greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle,
the:
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towing eye may be torn off
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car/trailer combination may swerve or
even overturn
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another
vehicle, its weight should not be greater
than the permissible gross weight of your
vehicle.
Information on the vehicle's permissible
gross weight can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 213).
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Observe the following points when tow-
ing with a tow rope:
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secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
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make sure that the tow rope is not lon-
ger than legally permitted. Mark the
tow rope in the middle, e.g. with a
white cloth (30 x 30 cm). This makes
other road users aware that a vehicle is
being towed.
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only secure the tow rope to the towing
eye.
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observe the brake lamps of the towing
vehicle while driving. Always maintain
a distance so that the tow rope does not
sag.
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do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehi-
cle. If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a
crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too
high, the vehicles could be damaged.
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle must be lifted up and
transported.
Observe the legal requirements for the rel-
evant countries when towing.
Always have the vehicle transported in the
following cases:
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The warning lamp lights up and Do
not tow vehicle with wheels on
ground appears in the display of the
instrument cluster.
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The multifunction display is not working.
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One or more of the following warning
lamps is lit up:
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þ drive diagnostics (red)
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# 12 V battery
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The brake pedal begins to pulsate as soon
as the towing procedure commences.
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The vehicle must be moved over a long
distance.
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