Rear towing eye
:
is located under the
bumper, on the left-hand side when viewed in
the direction of travel.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Y
page 221).
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 82).
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In order to signal a change of direction
when towing the vehicle with the hazard
warning lamps switched on, use the
combination switch as usual. In this case,
only the turn signals for the desired
direction flash. When you reset the
combination switch, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 97).
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X
Shift the transfer case to
neutral(
Y
page 131).
X
Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake (
Y
page 105).
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The transmission can only change gear if
the battery has sufficient charge.
If you cannot move the selector lever to N,
the propeller shafts to the driven axles
must be removed.
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
Use the towing eyes to pull the vehicle if it
needs to be transported on a trailer or
transporter (
Y
page 222).
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 97).
X
Move the selector lever to N.
X
Shift the transfer case to neutral
(
Y
page 131).
X
Secure the towing cable to the towing eyes
(
Y
page 222).
X
Make sure that the vehicle cannot roll
away.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 97) and remove it.
X
Secure the vehicle.
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
!
When recovering a vehicle that has
become stuck, pull it as smoothly and
evenly as possible. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck in
loose or muddy ground, pull the vehicle out
with extreme caution, especially so if the
vehicle is loaded.
Never attempt to recover a stuck vehicle with
a trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck.
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