Fitting the Rear 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 towing eye that is suitable for the vehicle for towing.

In the rear bumper: 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.

The vehicle can be damaged, e.g. paintwork, when removing and fitting the cover and towing eye.

Remove and install the cover and the towing eye carefully so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.

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.