Towing
During towing, the car is towed by another vehicle by means of a towline.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for towing before the towing begins.
Preparations and towing
Important
Note that the car must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.
- Do not tow cars with automatic transmission at speeds higher than 80 km/h (50 mph) or for distances in excess of 80 km (50 miles).
Warning
- Check that the steering lock is unlocked before towing.
- Ignition position II must be active - in ignition position I all airbags are deactivated.
- Always keep the remote control key in the car when it is being towed.
The brake servo and power steering do not work when the engine is switched off - the brake pedal needs to be depressed about 5 times more heavily and the steering is considerably heavier than normal.Warning
- Activate the car's hazard warning flashers.
- Secure the towline in the towing eye.
- Deactivate the steering lock by unlocking the car.
Set the car in ignition position II - press the start button without depressing the brake pedal and hold the button depressed for approx. 4 seconds. Then release the button.
Move the gear selector to neutral position N and release the parking brake.
If the battery voltage is too low, the parking brake cannot be disengaged. Connect a donor battery if the battery voltage is too low.
The towing vehicle can now start towing.- Keep the towline taut when the towing vehicle reduces speed by holding your foot gently pressed on the brake pedal - thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
- Be prepared to brake to stop.
Jump starting
Do not tow the car to jump start the engine. Use a donor battery if the starter battery is discharged and the engine does not start.
The catalytic converter may be damaged during attempts to tow-start the engine.Important