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NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec-
tion of the tow bar or improper use of the
towing device
#
Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
#
Do not use the towing eyes to recover a
vehicle.
*
NOTE Damage due to pulling force being
too high
Pulling away abruptly can damage the vehicles
if the tractive forces are too high.
#
Pull away as straight, slowly and
smoothly as possible.
*
NOTE Damage due to improper towing
with a tow rope
If you ignore safety and protective measures
when towing with a tow rope, this can result in
damage to the vehicle.
Observe the following points:
#
Secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
#
Secure the tow rope to the towing eyes.
#
Do not exceed the legally prescribed
length of the tow rope.
#
Mark the tow rope in the middle, e.g.
with a white cloth (30 x 30 cm). This will
make other road users aware that a vehi-
cle is being towed.
#
During the journey, observe the brake
lamps of the towing vehicle and maintain
the distance so that the tow rope does
not sag.
#
Do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle.
*
NOTE Damage due to towing the vehicle at
too high a speed or too far
Towing the vehicle at too high a speed or too
far can damage the drivetrain.
#
Do not exceed a towing speed of
50 km/h.
#
Do not exceed a towing distance of
50 km.
*
NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to
insufficient cooling
If the cooling system is damaged, towing the
vehicle can damage the drivetrain.
#
Have the vehicle towed with the front
axle raised or have it transported.
*
NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to
unauthorised towing of the vehicle
Towing the vehicle backwards is not permitted
as this can damage the drivetrain.
#
Only tow the vehicle forwards.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to auto-
matic braking
When the following functions are activated, the
vehicle brakes automatically in certain situa-
tions:
R
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
#
when towing
#
in a car wash
*
NOTE Damage to the transmission when
towing due to shifting into transmission
position
j
If you open the driver's or co-driver door when
towing, the transmission can shift into position
j
and become damaged.
#
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion
i
.
#
Do not open any doors during the towing
process.
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