2.1 KiB
2.1 KiB
Fitting the Front Towing Eye
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mounting for the towing eye is located behind the cover in the bumper.
- Before towing, check that the mounting with screw thread is available for the towing eye.
- Comply with the notes on towing.
- If this is not the case, seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported on a breakdown truck if necessary.
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
NOTICE
Use of a towing eye that is not suitable for the vehicle can damage the vehicle.
- Always use the towing eye supplied in the vehicle toolkit of your vehicle or a suitable towing eye for towing.
Fitting the towing eye at front
In the front bumper on the right: removing the cover
In the front bumper on the right: screwing in the towing eye
- Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment.
- Press the marked area of the cover in the direction of the arrow to release the cover catch.
- Remove the cover, allow it to hang on the vehicle or place it in the vehicle if necessary.
- 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.
- After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it in the opposite direction to the arrow using a suitable object.
- Insert the cap in the respective recess and press in until it engages.
- Clean the towing eye if necessary and place it back in the vehicle toolkit in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
If the towing eye is not screwed fully and securely into the mounting, it may be wrenched out of the mount. This can result in accidents and severe injuries when towing.
- Before starting towing, check that the towing eye is fully screwed in.
NOTICE
Improper removal and fitting of the cover and towing eye can cause damage the vehicle's paint and body.
- Always remove and fit the cover and the towing eye carefully.