Towing
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the follow-
ing subjects:
–
Notice on towing 161
– Towing instruction
161
– Fitting the rear towing eye
162
–
Fitting the towing eye at front 163
Towing requires experience, especially when us-
ing a tow-rope. Both drivers should be familiar
with the technique required for towing. Inexper-
ienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
Make sure that no excessive pulling forces occur
and take care to avoid jerking movements. When
towing offroad, there is always a risk of over-
loading the anchorage points.
Observe any legal requirements when towing.
Towing start
To move a vehicle and start an engine with the
help of towing.
The vehicle can be started with a tow-bar or a
tow-rope.
Towing
Towing is where a vehicle that cannot be driven
is pulled with the aid of another vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or a
tow-rope. When the engine stops running, the
gearbox cannot be fully lubricated as the speed
increases and the distance increases:
– The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
km/h.
– The maximum permitted distance is 50 km.
Tow-rope, tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-
bar. Use a tow-rope only if you do not have a
tow-bar.
The tow-rope must have a certain degree of elas-
ticity, it is advisable to use a tow-rope made of
synthetic fibre or similarly elastic material.
The tow-rope or tow-bar must be connected to
the tow-ring provided with the vehicle.
Towing with a breakdown truck
If one of your vehicle’s axles is to be raised for
towing, then which axle depends on the gearbox
and drive combination. Only the following axles
must be used:
Front-wheel drive
Front axle or rear axle
Front axle
WARNING
If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle handling
and braking efficiency will change significantly.
WARNING
Do not tow a vehicle without battery power.
● Never switch off the ignition or remove the
vehicle key from the ignition lock during
towing, using the starter button. Otherwise
the mechanical steering lock device (steering
lock) or electronic steering lock device may
suddenly jam. The steering wheel then can
no longer be moved. This can result in acci-
dents and serious or even fatal injuries.
●
If the power supply of the vehicle fails during
towing, stop towing immediately and seek
expert assistance.
WARNING
Vehicle components can be severely damaged
by incorrectly secured tow-ropes or tow-bars.
The risk of accident is increased and serious or
fatal injuries may be caused.
● Attach the vehicle only at the points provi-
ded for recovery and towing.
● Never attach the tow-rope or tow-bar to axle
or running gear components.
● Seek expert assistance and have the vehicle
transported standing on a breakdown truck if
necessary.
NOTICE
Towing the vehicle with tow-rope or tow-bar
may cause considerable damage to the vehicle.
● Carefully pull the vehicle with a tow-rope or
tow-bar.
● Seek expert assistance and have the vehicle
transported on a breakdown truck if necessary.
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
Owner's manual160
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