If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G
WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when tow-
ing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow
bar.
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another
vehicle and its weight is greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle,
the:
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the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could
rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another
vehicle, its weight should not be greater
than the permissible gross weight of your
vehicle.
Information on the vehicle's permissible
gross mass can be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (
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page 185).
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Observe the following points when tow-
ing with a tow rope:
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Secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
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Ensure that the tow cable is not longer
than legally permitted. Mark the tow
cable in the middle, e.g. with a white
cloth (30 x 30 cm). This will make other
road users aware that the vehicle is
being towed.
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Only secure the tow cable to the towing
eye.
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Observe the brake lamps of the towing
vehicle while driving. Always maintain
a distance so that the tow rope does not
sag.
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Do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a
crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
Observe the legal requirements for the rele-
vant countries when towing.
Always have the vehicle transported in the
following cases:
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The
warning lamp lights up and
Do
Not Tow Vehicle with Wheels on Ground
appears in the display of the instrument
cluster.
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The multifunction display is not working.
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One of more of the following warning lamps
is lit up:
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þ
drive diagnostics (red)
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#
12 V battery
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The brake pedal begins to pulsate as the
towing procedure commences.
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The vehicle must be moved over a long dis-
tance.
The transmission must be in position
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when the vehicle is being towed.
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Before the vehicle is towed, switch off the
automatic locking feature. The driver
could otherwise be locked out when push-
ing or towing the vehicle.
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Vehicles with the basic carrier installed:
Do not tow the vehicle with the basic car-
rier installed.
Do not secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
basic carrier.
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