Fig. 222
Front bumper, right-hand side: screwing in the towing eye.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind a cover on the right of the front bumper
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Fig. 221
.
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
Observe the notes on towing
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Notes on tow-starting and towing
.
Fitting the towing eye at front
• Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment.
• Push the area of the cover pointing towards the vehicle
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Fig. 221
in the direction of the arrow
to release the cover fastener.
• Remove the cover and leave it hanging from the vehicle.
• Turn the towing eye
anti-clockwise
into the threaded hole and tighten as far as possible
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Fig. 222
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. Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the
mounting.
• After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it with a suitable object
clockwise
.
• Insert the lug on the cover on the opening pointing towards the vehicle side in the bumper and
push on the opposite area of the cover until the lug engages in the bumper.
• If necessary clean the towing eye and place them back in the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment.
Driving notes when towing
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be
familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, remember not to pull too hard on the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking
movements. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging
the anchorage points.
It is still possible to activate the turn signals in a vehicle that is being towed, even if the hazard
warning lights are switched on. To do this, operate the turn signal lever in the required direction
while the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning lights will not flash while the turn signal is
being used. The hazard warning lights will start flashing automatically as soon as the turn signal
lever is moved back to the neutral position.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle:
• Leave the ignition of the vehicle being towed switched on to prevent the steering wheel from
locking, to enable the electronic parking brake to be switched off, and to ensure that the turn
signals, wipers and washer system can be used.
• As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you will need more
strength to steer than you normally would.
• You will need to depress the brake pedal more vigorously than normal as the brake servo is not
working. Do not drive too close to the towing vehicle.
• Read and comply with the information and notes in the owner's manual of the towing vehicle.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle:
• Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid any sudden driving manoeuvres.
• Brake earlier than normal by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.
• Read and comply with any information and notes in the owner's manual of the towed vehicle.
Checking and refilling
In the engine compartment
The towing eye must always be screwed firmly into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing
eye can be ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed.
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