Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care172
Keep tow rope 3 clear of front b um per,
and ensure it is securely fixed to the towing
e ye 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 106) and close the
windows.
Never let passengers ride in a v ehicle tha t
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 extended periods, to av oid
dam age to the vehic le. 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 ing s e rvice
Entrust your vehicle only to the towing
se r vice of yo u r ch oice an d obta in a n
estimate on towing costs b efore employing
any towing service. This will prevent
unnecessary expense a nd possible
insurance problems during claim
proc essing.
Use fla tb ed e quipment whene ver pos s ib le.
If vehicle is to be towed using a w heel 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 ca using
se r iou s da m a ge to th e ve h ic le .
Plac e the gea rshift lever in neutral
(automatic tra nsmission 3 in N ), switch on
hazard warning lights, turn key to starter
switch position ACC and release the
ha nd bra ke befor e towing th e ve hic le .
Towing another vehicle
In emergency situations only, attach a tow
rope 3 - or better still a tow rod 3 - to the
re ar towing ey e.
The rear towing eye attachment 3 is stored
below the floor cover in the luggag e
compa rtment.
Remove the cover located on the rear
bumper by pressing the lower part of the
cover.