If and when267
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehi
cle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if th e engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not wo rk if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
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Put the selector lever into position “N”.
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Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.
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Do not tow further than 50 km.
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If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
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Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
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For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
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If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
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If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.
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The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
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The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the
notes on ⇒page 266, “Tow-starting”.
Trailer eyes
Fig. 203 The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eyeFig. 204 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Changing the rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winter driving Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wiper/wash automatic function . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 212
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