Safety information
Warning
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the tow‐
ing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be
towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will not
be possible to control the vehicle's response.
There is a risk of accident. Make sure that the
gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is
heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
NOTICE
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor‐
rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur.
There is a risk of damage to property. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the
tow bar at an offset angle, please follow the fol‐
lowing:
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Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
secured with an offset.
Tow rope
Observe the following notes when using the tow
rope:
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Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable
the vehicle to be towed without jerking.
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Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when
fastening.
▷
Check the fastening of the tow fitting and tow
rope in regular intervals.
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Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
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Do not exceed a towing distance of
3 miles/5 km.
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When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
Tow fitting
General information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried
in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting is found in the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
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Use only the tow fitting provided with the ve‐
hicle and screw it all the way in.
▷
Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.
▷
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for in‐
stance do not lift the vehicle by the tow fit‐
ting.
▷
Check the fastening of the tow fitting in regu‐
lar intervals.
Additional information:
Onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page
.
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