– The distance to be towed must not exceed 50km. Pulling vehicle (front) – The tow-rope must be taut before you drive off properly. – If the vehicle is towed by a rescue vehicle, the front wheel of the vehicle must be lifted off the ground. – Press the accelerator carefully. Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres. In which situations may the vehicle not be towed? – Brake in advance and gently press the brake pedal Do not have the vehicle towed in the following situations: – The vehicle gearbox is damaged or without lu- brication. In vehicles with a manual gearbox: – engage the clutch particularly gently when moving off. – The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged.
On vehicles equipped with Keyless access, the steering system will be locked and the elec- tronic steering lock cannot be detached. Pulling vehicle (rear) – Make sure that the ignition is always switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and you can operate the turn signals, horn, and wipers if necessary. – The distance to be towed is further than 50 km. – Because steering assistance may not work, the driver must turn the steering wheel with much more force than normal. – If the steering function or the operating clear- ance of the wheels cannot be ensured after an accident. – The brake servo and power steering function only when the engine is running.
Otherwise you must press the brake pedal with signifi- cantly more force and also use more effort for steering. Be careful not to get too close to the pulling vehicle. If the vehicle cannot be towed on its own wheels due to one of the above conditions, seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported on a breakdown truck if necessary. – Switch off the electronic parking brake. Towing instruction – Put the gearbox in neutral. – Ensure that the tow-rope is taut. Please refer to and at the start of the chapter on page 162. Fitting the rear towing eye Preparations – The tow-rope or tow-bar can only be fixed to the specified tow-eye.
→ page 163 Please refer to and at the start of the chapter on page 162. – Ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted. Oth- erwise a towing eye can become unscrewed during towing. – Switch on the ignition and hazard warning lights on both vehicles. Observe any regula- tions to the contrary. – Comply with the information on towing con- tained in the owner’s manual for the other ve- hicle. Fig. 129 In the rear bumper on the right: removing the cover 182.5C1.TRO.74 If and when 163