Towing other vehicles
x Obey all legal requirements
x Read and heed all towing information in the owner's manual for the other vehicle.
A vehicle can be towed only if the electronic steering column lock is released. In case of a power
loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to be jump-started in order to
release the electronic steering column lock.
Installing the front towing eye
Fig. 198 In right front bumper: Remove cover.
Fig. 199 In right front bumper: Screwing in towing eye.
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right front bumper ⇒
fig. 199.
Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.
Read and follow the notes about towing, Tips on towing.
Installing the front towing eye
x Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment, Vehicle tool kit.