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Miscellaneous situations
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Towing the vehicle
NOTICE
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the cat
alytic converter and damage it.
Towing
Previous steps
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Secure the tow cable or tow bar using only
the att
achment points provided for this purpose
›››
. Depending on the equipment, these
points may be a t
owing device or a towing eye.
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Make sure the tow cable is not twisted. Other-
wise the towing eye could unscrew during tow-
ing.
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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning
lights of both vehicles. If necessary, take into
account other dierent provisions that may ex-
ist in this regard.
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Take into account the instructions on towing
provided in the instruction manual of the other
vehicle.
Towing vehicle (front)
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Do not actually start driving until the cable is
tight.
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Accelerate with particular care.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox:
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When starting to drive, use the clutch very
gently.
Towed vehicle (behind)
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Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the st
eering wheel does not lock and so that, if
necessary, you can use the turn signals and the
windscreen wiper.
●
The brake servo and power steering only
work when the engine is running. Otherwise,
you will have to depress the brake pedal con-
siderably harder and more force will be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
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Release the electronic parking brake.
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Make sure the tow cable is always taut.
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Disengage the gear or place the gear selec-
tor in the Nposition.
WARNING
Never attach the tow rope or tow bar to axle
or running gear components. They coul
d be
damaged, resulting in an accident and seri-
ous injury.
●
Seek specialist assistance and, if applica-
ble, have the vehicle transported on a tow
truck.
NOTICE
The vehicle can only be towed if the state of
char
ge of the 12-volt battery is sucient to
disengage the electronic parking brake and
the steering column lock. If the vehicle has
no power supply or there is an electric sys-
tem fault, the engine must be jump-started
to release the electronic parking brake and
deactivate the electronic lock of the steering
column.
Front towline anchorage
Fig.155 Fr
ont bumper on right: remove the lid.
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