Helpful hints 10!35
Towing
>Towing notes!
! Only people with a certain amount of
experience should tow.
! Ideally, you should have your car towed
by a vehicle from a qualified
specialist workshop, such as a smart
center.
! Observe the national statutory
regulations concerning the towing of
vehicles.
! The maximum towing speed should not
exceed 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).
! The maximum towing distance should
not exceed 50 km (approx. 30 miles).
! When towing the car it is preferable to
use a tow bar.
! The towing lugs on both vehicles
involved in the towing process must be
on the same side.
! The car should only be towed or tow
another vehicle by means of the towing
lug.
! The towed vehicle may not be heavier
than the towing vehicle.
! The vehicle may not be hauled by its
towing fittings.
! The towing fitting may be used for
lashing down the vehicle.
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