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Fig. 196 On the right rear bumper: Screwed-in towing eye.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
There is another threaded hole for the towing eye in the right rear bumper ⇒ fig. 196.
Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.
Read and follow the notes about towing ⇒ Tips on towing.
Installing the rear towing eye
Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment ⇒ Vehicle tool kit.
Push on the cover at the bottom marking ⇒
fig. 195 (arrow) so that it pops out.
Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.
Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)
⇒
fig. 196 ⇒ . Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye.
When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to remove it.
Position the lower lip of the cover in the opening in the bumper and carefully push the upper lip
over the edge of the opening until the upper lip has locked in place.
NOTICE
Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure.
If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.
Driving tips while towing
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers must be familiar
with the techniques required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not try to tow a vehicle or to
drive a vehicle that is being towed.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle, and avoid jerking the tow rope. When towing on an
unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the attachment points.
If your vehicle is being towed, it can still signal turns even if the emergency flashers are activated, as
long as the ignition is switched on. Use the turn signal in the normal way. The emergency flashers go
off as long as the turn signal is blinking. As soon as the turn signal lever returns to its neutral position,
the emergency flashers are automatically activated again.
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