Giving and receiving assistance
MOBILITY
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Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or at
the right rear.
Depending upon the vehicle features, the tow
fitting is located
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under the right or left front seat.
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in the pouch for the tire-changing set in the
luggage compartment.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.
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Access to screw thread
Press sideways on the cover, vehicle outer side.
This will push out the opposite side of the cover,
which can then be removed.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page
; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield
wipers may be unavailable. Do not tow the vehi-
cle with just the rear axle raised, as this would
allow the steering to turn.
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There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
damaged.
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Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.
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With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.
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The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
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