· Do not allow uninsulated parts of the clamps to
Tow cable and tow bar The tow bar is
touch each other. Also, do not allow the cable
connected to the positive pole of the 12 volt
battery to come into contact with electrically
conductive parts of the vehicle.
safer for towing and prevents damage to the
vehicle.
The tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is not
available.
· Vehicles with battery in engine compartment:
The tow rope must be elastic so that there is no
damage to the vehicles. Use a synthetic fiber cord or
similar elastic material.
Check the 12 volt battery sight glass; if
necessary, use a flashlight. If it is light yellow
or colourless, do not use the starting aid and
seek the help of qualified personnel.
towing with a crane
If the vehicle has to be raised by one axle to tow
it, it is only allowed to do so by the following axles
depending on the combination of gearbox and
traction it has:
· Avoid electrostatic discharges in the area of the
12 volt battery. If sparks were to fly, the
detonating gas escaping from the battery could
ignite.
Front-wheel drive:
· Never use the jump start if the 12 volt battery is
damaged or frozen, or if it has been thawed.
Manual shift
Auto switch
front axle or rear axle
front axle
All-wheel drive (4Motion):
WARNING
Manual shift
Auto switch
front axle
front axle
After receiving the starting aid, go to a specialized
workshop and have the 12 volt battery checked.
WARNING
When a vehicle is towed, the driving behavior and
braking ability change considerably.
Tow
WARNING
Introduction to the topic
Never allow the vehicle to be towed without
power.
Towing a vehicle takes practice, especially when
using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with
the ins and outs of towing. Inexperienced drivers
· When towing, never remove the key from the
ignition lock and never switch the ignition off
with the start/start button. Otherwise, the
should refrain from towing.
mechanical steering column lock (steering lock)
or the electronic steering column lock may
suddenly engage and it will be impossible to
steer the vehicle. This could cause an accident,
serious injury, and loss of control of the vehicle.
When towing, make sure at all times that no
impermissible tractive forces or jerks are generated.
On tracks without firm ground there is always the
danger of overloading the fixing parts.
Observe the legal provisions regarding towing.
· If the vehicle loses power during towing, stop the
process immediately and request the help of
specialized personnel.
Tow
Towing means pulling a vehicle from another that
is not in a condition to circulate.
WARNING
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or cable.
When the engine is stopped, the gearbox is not
sufficiently lubricated when driving at high speeds
and over long distances:
Towing the vehicle with a cable or tow bar can
cause damage to the vehicle.
If the vehicle is towed with a cable or bar
trailer, special care must be taken.
· If possible, have the vehicle towed with a tow truck.
— The maximum allowable towing speed is 50 km/
h (30 mph).
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— The maximum allowable towing distance is 50
km (30 miles).
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have the vehicle transported without the wheels
touching the road.
WARNING
Pushing the vehicle with your hands can damage the
rear light assemblies, the rear window side spoilers
and large areas of sheet metal.
Tow
Also, the rear spoiler could come off.
· If the vehicle must be pushed, do not allow it to press
on the rear light units, the side spoilers of the rear
window, large areas of sheet metal or the rear spoiler.
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 311.
Previous steps
WARNING
— Fasten the tow rope or the towbar only at the fixing
points provided for this ÿ p. 311.
When removing and installing the cover and the towing
eye that can cause damage to the vehicle, e.g. For
example, in painting.
— Make sure the tow rope is not twisted. Otherwise,
the towing eye could unscrew during towing.
· To avoid damaging the vehicle, remove and install
the cover and the towing eye carefully.
— Switch on the ignition and turn signals.
emergency in both vehicles. If necessary, take into
account other different provisions that may exist in
this regard.
Instructions for towing
— Observe the instructions for towing in the owner's
manual for the other vehicle.
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 311.
During towing, the towed vehicle can signal the change
of direction even if the hazard warning lights are switched
on. To do this, the turn signal lever must be actuated
Towing vehicle (front)
— Don't really start walking until you
the cable has been stretched.
accordingly with the ignition switched on. During this time,
the hazard warning lights remain off. As soon as the
— Accelerate with special care.
indicator lever is moved to the basic position, the hazard
warning lights switch on again automatically.
— Avoid sudden braking and maneuvers.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
— When starting the march, clutch with special softness
dad.
Towed vehicle (behind)
Cases in which the vehicle should never be towed
— Make sure the ignition is on so that the steering
wheel does not lock and so that you can use the
direction indicators and wiper if necessary.
Do not allow the vehicle to be towed in the following
situations:
— The gearbox of the vehicle is damaged or not
it has lube.
— The brake booster only works with the ignition on.
nected, and power steering - only with the engine
running. Otherwise, you will have to apply a lot more
force on the brake pedal and you will also need more
force to turn the steering wheel.
— The 12 volt battery is discharged. The steering
remains locked and, if necessary, the parking brake
cannot be disengaged and the electronic steering
column lock cannot be released if they were engaged.
— Release the electronic parking brake.
— More than 50 km (30 mi) to be traveled.
— Make sure that the tow rope is always taut.
— It cannot be guaranteed that the wheels will turn
smoothly or that the steering will function after an
accident.
— Disengage gear or position selector lever
in the n position.
If the vehicle cannot be towed on its wheels for any of
the reasons mentioned, seek the help of specialized
personnel and, if necessary,
WARNING
The vehicle can only be towed if the state of charge
of the 12 volt battery is sufficient to
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be able to disengage the electronic parking brake and the
Install the front towing eye
steering column lock. If the vehicle loses power or there is a
fault in the electrical system, the engine may have to be
started with the starting aid in order to release the parking
brake and deactivate the steering column lock.
— Remove the towing eye from the on-board tools
in the luggage compartment ÿ p. 299.
— Press on the lower area of the cover (arrow) to unlock it
ÿ fig. 224.
— Pull the cover forwards and let it hang from the
vehicle.
— Screw the towing eye into the socket, turning it fully anti-
clockwise ÿ fig. 225 Use a suitable object with which you
Install the front towing eye
ÿ . use a
,
can screw the towing eye completely and securely into its
socket.
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 311.
— After towing, unscrew the eye on the
clockwise with an appropriate object.
— Place the cover in the corresponding recess and push
it in until it clicks into place.
— Clean the towing eye if necessary and put it back in the
boot along with the other on-board tools.
WARNING
The towing eye must always be fully threaded and firmly
in the housing. Otherwise it could come out of the housing
during tow starting or towing.
Fig. 224 On the right side of the front bumper: remove
the cover.
Install the rear towing eye
Note and , at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 311.
Fig. 225 On the right side of the front bumper: screwed-
in towing eye.
The towing eye must always be carried in the vehicle.
Fig. 226 On the right side of the rear bumper: remove
the cover.
Observe the notes on towing ÿ p. 312.
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during tow starting or towing.
· If the vehicle is equipped with a towing device from the
factory, only tow with a special tow bar for mounting on
a ball hitch. If an inappropriate tow bar is used, both the
ball hitch and the vehicle could be damaged. Instead, a
towline must be used.
Fig. 227 On the right side of the rear bumper: screwed-
on towing eye.
The towing eye must always be carried in the vehicle.
Vehicles equipped with a towing hitch ex works do not have
a mounting for the screw-in towing eye behind the cover.
In this case, the ball hitch must be removed or mounted
and used for towing ÿ p. 282.
Observe the notes on towing ÿ p. 312.
Install the rear towing eye
— Remove the towing eye from the on-board tools
in the luggage compartment ÿ p. 299.
— Press on the bottom area of the cover in the direction
of the arrow to release it.
— Remove the cover and let it hang from the vehicle.
— Screw the towing eye into the socket, turning it fully anti-
clockwise ÿ fig. 227 Use a suitable object with which you
, ÿ . use a
can screw the towing eye completely and securely into its
socket.
— After towing, unscrew the eye on the
clockwise with an appropriate object.
— Place the cover in the corresponding recess and push
it in until it clicks into place.
— Clean the towing eye if necessary and put it back in the
boot along with the other on-board tools.
WARNING
· The towing eye must always be fully and securely
screwed into the socket. Otherwise you could leave the
accommodation
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