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♦ Both drivers must be experienced in towing vehicles. Inexper‐
ienced people should not try push starting or towing a vehicle.
♦ When using a tow cable, the driver of the towed vehicle must
carefully release the clutch when starting to move and when
shifting gears.
♦ The driver of the towed vehicle must ensure the cable is al‐
ways taut.
♦ The warning lights of both vehicles must be turned on, and
other legal requirements must also be observed, if necessary.
♦ The ignition must be switched on so that the steering wheel is
free and the warning lights, horn, Windscreen wipers and
washer are ready for use.
♦ Once the servo brake only operates with the engine on, it is
necessary to step much harder on the brake pedal when the
engine is turned off.
♦ Since the power steering does not work with the engine off,
are much harder to execute when the engine is off.
♦ If there is no lubricant in the automatic transmission, the ve‐
hicle can only be towed with the drive wheels lifted.
3.10.1
If the jump starting has to be carried out
against our recommendation, please
note the following points for vehicles
with a mechanical transmission:
– Before jump starting, press the clutch pedal and engage the
2nd or 3rd gear.
– Turn the ignition on.
– Release the clutch pedal only when both vehicles are moving.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch pedal and shift
to dead center to avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead (trac‐
tor).
Note
In vehicles equipped with catalytic converter, the engine should
not be started by pushing the vehicle for more than 50 meters if
the catalytic converter is hot. The unused fuel may get into the
catalytic converter and damage it.
Over greater distances, the front vehicle section must be lifted.
With a tow car, the vehicle may only be towed with the front
wheels lifted.
Reason: With the vehicle suspended by the rear wheels, the drive
shafts turn backwards. This causes the planetary gears to turn at
rotation rates so high that the transmission is severely damaged
in a short period of time.
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