User Manual - Page 264

For 2018 COUNTRYMAN.

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Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when
lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.
Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Manual transmission
Towing or pushing the vehicle
A broken-down vehicle can be towed or
pushed.
Roll or push, refer to page 103, the vehicle.
NOTE
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is a risk of damage to property.
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Follow the following instructions:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.
Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
With driven front axle
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when
lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.
Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Seite 264
MOBILITY
Breakdown assistance
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Online Edition for Part no. 01402983567 - X/17
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