Transportation
Towing the vehicle 8.1
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Fig.162: Disable/enable bypass for
towing
Enable bypass A4VG71DA
ü Required tools: Hexagon socket screw,wrench size 5mm
1. Remove the plastic caps 1 from the high-pressure limiting valves.
2. Turn screw 2 counterclockwise and unscrew it two turns.
3. To tow the vehicle, tilt the cab back and secure it.
4. Close the engine cover.
ð The vehicle can be towed.
Towing
Observe the safety instructions for cooling: see Towing, loading and
transporting on page 30
1. Put the towing vehicle, with sufficient traction force and a safe brak-
ing system, in the towing position.
2. Attach suitable towing equipment (tow bore) to the salvage equip-
ment (eyelets, towing device) on the vehicle.
3. Bear in mind the vehicle’s dimensions and weights.
4. Vehicle at a maximum speed of 5 km/h. For recovery, if possible,
keep the engine running at idle speed.
Disable bypass A4VG71DA
After towing, immediately restore the original setting of the bypass valves.
Otherwise vehicle operation is not possible.
ü Required tools: Hexagon socket screw,wrench size 5mm
1. Screw in screw 2 clockwise.
2. Tighten the screws 2 with a torque of 10Nm.
3. Check drive system carefully for function.
ð Vehicle is ready to drive after repair.
8.1.3
Towing gear
WARNING
Accident hazard when pulling trailer loads!
Pulling trailer loads changes the braking effect and driving behavior of the
vehicle. This may result in accidents that could result in serious injury or
death.
► Do not use the towing gear to tow trailer loads.
► Only hitch trailer loads if the vehicle is equipped with special trailer
coupling.
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