Towing
Towing
101
Guidelines for Breakdown Services (Subject to technical modifications)
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Hazard information
Risk of accident G
If the vehicle must be transported on a low loader (e.g. after an accident), the maximum permissible vehicle
height may be exceeded. Drive with particular care and attention. Observe the maximum headroom of bridges
and underpasses. Otherwise you could cause an accident.
Risk of accident G
If you tow the vehicle without the engine running, the power steering and the compressed air system are
inoperative.
It then takes a great deal of effort to steer the vehicle and you may leave the road when cornering or collide
with the towing vehicle. Before starting to tow, talk to the driver of the towing vehicle and agree on clear
communication signals. Then make sure that you and the driver of the towing vehicle adjust your driving style
to suit the more difficult conditions.
Risk of accident G
When you start to move a vehicle with the front axle raised and the acceleration skid control (ASR) switched
on, the ASR may perform uncontrolled braking actions. Switch off the ASR and the ignition before starting to
move the vehicle.
Risk of accident G
When towing with a gear engaged, there is a danger that the engine could start and the vehicle could drive
off out of control. Before towing, make sure that the ignition in the vehicle is switched off.
Disconnect the battery if:
• the ignition cannot be switched off
• the batteries are deeply discharged
• the cab is not accessible, e.g. due to an accident
You might otherwise cause an accident with possible serious or fatal injury to yourself.
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When towing air-sprung vehicles, check the driving level and correct it if necessary.
If the compressed air system cannot be filled, mechanically release the spring-loaded parking brake,
see page 83.
If the vehicle is raised at the rear, all wind guides must be folded in or removed.
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