47 lines
2.8 KiB
Markdown
47 lines
2.8 KiB
Markdown
# Towing the Vehicle
|
|
|
|
# WARNING
|
|
|
|
If the vehicle is towed even though a text message Towing damages electrical system. Refer to Owner's manual! is displayed in the instrument cluster, vibrations can occur in the drive system and the drive wheels can be locked, particularly on icy or wet roads. Locked wheels can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
|
|
|
|
Allow rescuers to move or tow vehicles only in emergency situations.
|
|
|
|
Attach the towrope or the towbar only to the points provided:
|
|
|
|
Towing eye.
|
|
|
|
# WARNING
|
|
|
|
Never attach the towrope or towbar to axle or running gear components. These can be damaged as a result and this can cause accidents and serious injuries.
|
|
|
|
Seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported standing on a breakdown truck if necessary.
|
|
|
|
# Preparations
|
|
|
|
Ensure that the tow rope is not twisted. Otherwise a towing eye can become unscrewed during towing. Switch on the ignition and hazard warning lights on both vehicles. However, observe any regulations to the contrary. Comply with the information on towing contained in the owner's manual for the other vehicle.
|
|
|
|
# Pulling vehicle
|
|
|
|
1. The tow rope must be taut before you drive off properly.
|
|
2. Press the accelerator carefully.
|
|
3. Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
|
|
4. The rated towing load of the recovery vehicle shall not be exceeded.
|
|
|
|
# Pulled vehicle
|
|
|
|
1. Make sure that the ignition is always switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and you can operate the turn signals and wipers if necessary. The brake servo and power steering function only when the ignition is switched on. Otherwise you must press the brake pedal with significantly more force and also use more effort for steering.
|
|
2. Make sure that the vehicle value is always in the vehicle during towing.
|
|
3. Select position N.
|
|
4. Deactivate the roll-away protection.
|
|
|
|
Or: the driver sits on the driver seat with seat belt fastened during the entire towing operation and the driver door is closed.
|
|
|
|
1. Make sure that the electronic parking brake is always switched off during the entire towing operation.
|
|
|
|
2. Ensure that the tow rope is always taut.
|
|
|
|
# 0 NOTICE The wheels may lock if the electronic parking brake switches on during towing. This can result in serious damage to the vehicles.
|
|
|
|
End towing immediately. Seek expert assistance and have the vehicle transported standing on a breakdown truck if necessary.
|
|
|
|
0 NOTICE The vehicle can be towed only if the 12- volt vehicle battery is adequately charged, so that the electronic parking brake and the steering column lock can be released. If the power supply fails or if there are faults in the electrical system, you may need to activate the vehicle by jump starting in order to release the electronic parking brake and the steering column lock. |