Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care 17 1
Keep tow rope 3 clear of front bumper,
and ensure it is securely fixed to the towing
eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope 3 to
check.
To prevent entry of exhaust fumes from
towing vehicle, switch on air recirculation
mode (see page 105) and close the
windows.
Never let pa ssengers ride in a vehicle that
is being towed.
Never tow a vehicle with d amaged parts
that are not secured to the vehicle or if
wheels, brakes or steering are damaged.
Do not tow the vehicle with a tow rope 3 or
tow rod 3 for exte nded periods, to av oid
damage to the vehicle. Only tow in this
manner on hard-surfaced roads.
For vehicles with automatic transmission 3:
use flatbe d or wheel lift eq uipm ent only.
Towing can cause severe damage to the
transmission.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Tow in g s e rvice
Entrust your vehicle only to the towing
se rvice of yo u r choice and obta in a n
estimate on towing costs before employing
any towing service. This will prevent
unnecessary expense and possible
insurance problems during claim
processing.
Use fla tb ed equipment whenever possib le.
If vehicle is to be towed using a wheel lift,
tow with all wheels off the road, using a
towing dolly.
Never use sling-type equipment to tow the
vehicle or tow the vehicle with the front or
rear wheels on the road, to avoid causing
se r i ou s dam age to th e ve h ic le .
Place the gearshift lever in neutral
(automatic transmission 3 in N), switch on
hazard warning lights, turn key to starter
switch position ACC and release the
ha nd bra ke before towin g the ve hic le .
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Towing another vehicle
In emergency situations only, attach a tow
rope 3 - or better still a tow rod 3 - to the
re ar towing eye.
The rear towing eye attachment 3 is stored
below the floor cover in the luggage
compartment.
Remove the cover located on the rear
bumper by pressing the lower part of the
cover.