port company, that your vehicle is electrically
driven.
Towing
Please refer to and at the start of
Preparations
— Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only
to the mounting points provided
→ page 304.
Depending on equipment, this can be
a tow-bar or a towing eye
— Ensure that the tow-rope is not twisted.
Otherwise a towing eye can become un-
screwed during towing.
— Switch on the ignition and hazard warning
lights on both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
— Comply with the information on towing
contained in the owner's manual for the
other vehicle.
Pulling vehicle (front)
— The tow-rope must be taut before you
drive off properly.
— Press the accelerator carefully.
— Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeu-
vres.
— Do not exceed the maximum permitted
trailer weight.
Pulled vehicle (rear)
— Make sure that the ignition is switched on
so that the steering wheel is not locked
and you can indicate and operate the wip-
ers if necessary.
— The brake servo and power steering func-
tion only when the vehicle’s drive system
is activated. Otherwise you must press the
brake pedal with significantly more force
and also use more effort for steering.
— Ensure that the tow-rope is always taut.
— Select the N position.
If the conditions for towing are not met, the
vehicle may be towed or pushed on its own
four wheels in emergency situations. The
towing operation to the recovery vehicle
must take place only at walking pace and for
a maximum distance of 100 m → .
WARNING
If the vehicle is towed even though the text
message
Towing damages electrical system. Owner’s
manual!
is displayed in the instrument clus-
ter, vibrations can occur in the drive system
and the rear wheels can lock, particularly
on icy or wet roads. Locking wheels can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle,
which can lead to accidents and serious in-
juries.
·
If the message
Towing damages electrical system.
Owner’s manual!
appears in the instrument
cluster, tow the vehicle only in emer-
gency situations.
·
If the message
Towing damages electrical system.
Owner’s manual!
appears in the instrument
cluster, tow the vehicle only at walking
speed for a maximum of 100 m.
WARNING
Never attach the tow-rope or tow-bar to
axle or running gear components. These
can be damaged as a result and this can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
·
Seek expert assistance and have the ve-
hicle transported on a recovery vehicle if
necessary.
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