39 lines
1.9 KiB
Markdown
39 lines
1.9 KiB
Markdown
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# Fitting the Rear Towing Eye
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mounting for the towing eye is located behind the cover in the bumper.
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1. Before towing, check that the mounting with screw thread is available for the towing eye.
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2. Comply with the notes on towing.
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3. If this is not the case, seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported on a breakdown truck if necessary.
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The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
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# NOTICE
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Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for the vehicle can damage the vehicle.
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Always use the towing eye supplied in the vehicle toolkit of your vehicle or a towing eye that is suitable for the vehicle for towing.
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# Fitting the rear towing eye
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In the rear bumper: screwing in the towing eye
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1. Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment.
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2. Press the marked area of the cover in the direction of the arrow to release the cover catch.
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3. Remove the cover, allow it to hang on the vehicle or place it in the vehicle if necessary.
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4. Screw the towing eye into the mounting in the direction of the arrow and tighten as far as possible. Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.
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5. After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it in the opposite direction to the arrow using a suitable object.
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6. Insert the cap in the respective recess and press in until it engages.
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7. Clean the towing eye if necessary and place it back in the vehicle toolkit in the luggage compartment.
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# 1 NOTICE
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The vehicle can be damaged, e.g. paintwork, when removing and fitting the cover and towing eye.
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- Remove and install the cover and the towing eye carefully so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.
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# 1 NOTICE
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If the towing eye is not screwed fully and securely into the mounting, it can tear out of the mounting during tow- starting or towing.
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- Always screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.
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