The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control the vehicle response.◀
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/
50 km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Towing methods
Do not tow when the electronics system
has failed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not tow the vehicle when the electronics sys‐
tem has failed; otherwise, the electric steering
lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot
be steered.◀
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Tow bar
Observe before towing
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Manually release the transmission lock
Manually release the transmission lock,
even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷
Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.
▷
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Towing*
Observe the notes on towing
Observe all notes on towing or vehicle
damage or accidents can occur.◀
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
▷
Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
▷
▷
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, as the front wheels could turn.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.
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The pedal distance of the brake pedal is lon‐
ger than usual.
Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
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