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Emergencies
Note the instructions for towing
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page 51.
Fitting the towline anchorage to the rear for
vehicles without factory fitted tow hitch
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Take the towline anchorage from the vehi-
cle tool kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 83.
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Press on the upper cover and carefully re-
move it back. This may require some
strength. Allow the cover to hang.
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Screw in the towline anchorage into its po-
sition anticlockwise as far as it will go ›››
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U
se a s
uit
able tool to firmly tighten the tow-
line anchorage in its location.
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After towing, remove the towline anchorage
by turning it clockwise and put the cover
back in place.
CAUTION
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The towline anc
horage must always be
completely and firmly tightened. Otherwise,
it could be released while towing and tow-
starting.
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Vehicles with a factory fitted towing brack-
et, can only be used for towing with a tow
bar, specially designed to fit on a tow hitch
ball. Otherwise, the tow hitch ball and the ve-
hicle may be damaged. Otherwise, a tow rope
should be used.
Towing advice
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
ence, es
pecially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique
required for towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain.
While driving, avoid excessive traction forces
and jerking. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warn-
ing lights on and the ignition switched on,
the turn signal may be used to indicate
changes of direction. Simply operate the turn
signal lever as usual. Meanwhile, the hazard
warning lights will go off. When the turn sig-
nal lever is returned to the rest position, the
hazard warning lights will be turned on auto-
matically.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
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Leave the ignition on to avoid locking the
steerin
g wheel, to release the electronic
parking brake and to activate the turn sig-
nals, the horn as well as the window wipers
and window washers.
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As the power assisted steering does not
work if the engine is not running, you will
need more strength to steer than normally.
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The brake must be depressed must harder
as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
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Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sud-
den manoeuvres.
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Brake well in advance than usual and brake
gently.
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Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Emergency locking and unlock-
ing
Introduction
Read the additional information carefully
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page 10,
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page 12,
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page 15
The doors, rear lid and panoramic sliding
sunroof can be locked manually and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged.
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