Towing the vehicle with a cable or tow bar may
cause damage to the vehicle.
•
If the vehicle is towed with a tow rope or tow
bar, special care must be taken.
•
If possible, have the vehicle towed away with a
tow truck.
Pushing the vehicle with your hands can damage
the rear light clusters, the rear window pins and
large areas of sheet metal. The rear spoiler could
also become detached.
•
If the vehicle has to be pushed, do not allow
pressure to be exerted on the rear light clusters,
the side window pins, large surfaces of the rear
window or the rear window.
or the rear spoiler.
The turn signal indicator flashers are switched on
when the ignition is switched on. During this time,
the hazard warning flashers remain switched off.
As soon as the indicator lever is moved to the basic
position, the hazard warning flashers are
automatically switched on again.
Cases in which the
vehicle
should never be towed
Do not allow the vehicle to be towed in the following
situations:
—
The vehicle's gearbox is damaged or has no
lubricant.
—
The 12-volt battery is discharged. On vehicles
with "Key- less Access" locking and starting
system, the steering remains locked.
The parking brake cannot be disengaged and the
steering column lock, if engaged, cannot be
released.
—
More than 50 km (30 mi) must be covered.
—
It cannot be guaranteed that the wheels will
turn smoothly or that the steering will function
after an accident.
If it is not possible to tow the vehicle on its wheels
for any of the above-mentioned reasons, call in
qualified personnel and, if necessary, have the
vehicle transported without the wheels touching
the road.
When removing and fitting the cover and towing
eye, damage to the vehicle, e.g. to the paintwork,
can occur.
•
To avoid damaging the vehicle, disassemble and
mount the
cover and towing eye carefully.
The use of an unsuitable towing eye can damage
the vehicle.
•
For towing, always use the towing eye for the
vehicle, which is part of the on-board tools, or a
towing eye that is part of the on-board tools, or
a towing eye that is part of the on-board tools.
appropriate to it.
Indications for
t o w i n g
Note and at the beginning of this
chapter
on page 236.
During towing, a change of direction can be
signalled on the towed vehicle even if the hazard
warning lights are switched on. For this purpose,
the emergency stop signal must be actuated
accordingly.
(e.g. the electronic locking of the column) or the
electronic locking of the column.
This could result in an accident, serious injury
or death. This could result in an accident,
serious injury or death.
and loss of control of the vehicle.
•
If the vehicle should lose power during towing ,
stop the process immediately and call for the
assistance of specialised personnel.
tion.
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