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Steptronic transmission with
driven front axle: transporting the
vehicle
General information
The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing
the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
a risk of damage to property. Have vehicle
transported only with lifted front axle or
on a loading platform.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the
danger area, it can be pushed for a short
distance.
Roll or push, refer to page 127, the vehicle.
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a
tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a
flat bed.
NOTICE
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 124, the vehicle.
NOTICE
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 unavail-
able.
– 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
required.
– The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the ve-
hicle's response.
– Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
– Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
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