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For vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch: There is no threaded hole behind the cover. Use the
trailer hitch for towing.
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 and the lug wrench out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment
⇒Vehicle tool kit .
Push on the cover at the bottom (arrow) so that it pops out ⇒Fig.175① .
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 ⇒Fig.175② ⇒
. 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 cover locks in place.
NOTE
Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into the threaded hole so that it is se‐
cure. If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.
Vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch may use only tow bars that are specially designed
for fitting on the ball mount. If you use an unsuitable tow bar, the ball mount and the vehicle
could be damaged. You should use a tow rope instead.
Driving tips while towing
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒ Introduction to the
subject
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.
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