Mobility
Vehicle being towed (rear)
� Ensure that the ignition is switched on, the
steering wheel is not locked, and that you can
operate the turn signals, horn or windscreen
wipers if necessary¢
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� The brake servo only works when the engine is
running. The power steering only works when
the ignition is on and the vehicle is moving
1
).
Otherwise you will need to press the brake ped
al significantly harder and apply more force to
move the steering wheel.
� Please ensure that the steering wheel is un-
locked and that it moves freely.
� Release the parking brake¢ page
74.
� Manual gearbox: Put the gear lever in neutral.
� Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position N.
� Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all
times when towing.
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WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical power, do NOT
use a tow-bar or tow-rope to tow the vehicle
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Note
You can use the turn signals to indicate a
change of direction (or lane) even when the
hazard warning lights are on. The hazard
warning lights will be interrupted temporari
ly.
Tow-starting
Please observe the important safety warnings on
¢page
278.
Important: Your vehicle must be fitted with a
manual gearbox. If your vehicle has a petrol en
gine, it must not be towed further than SO me
tres ¢(D.
� Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the
towing anchorages provided for this purpose
¢page
280,
¢page
281.
� Engage second or third gear before moving off.
� Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
ll Important: The vehicle battery must be adequately charg
ed.
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� Switch on the ignition.
� Once both vehicles are moving, release the
clutch.
� As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal and put the gear lever in neutral.
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CAUTION
When tow-starting the vehicle, do not tow it
further than 50 metres; otherwise the cata
lytic converter could be damaged.
Front towline anchorage
Fig. 242
Front bumper: Cover cap
Fig. 243
Front bumper: Fitting the towline anchorage
The screw connection for the towline anchorage
is located behind a cover cap on the right side of
the front bumper.
� Take the towline anchorage out of the vehicle's
tool kit¢ page
2 70.
� Firmly press the cap inwards¢
Fig.
242.
The
cover cap will be released from the bumper.
� Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection as far as it will go¢
Fig.
243
and
tighten it with the box spanner.
