This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Rear towing eye
→ Driving tips when towing
Comply with any legal requirements when towing and tow starting.
For technical reasons, vehicles with a discharged battery must not be tow-started.
Towing a vehicle when the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on discharges the vehicle battery. Depending on the vehicle battery charge level, the drop in voltage can be large enough after just a few minutes that electrical consumers in the vehicle will no longer function, e.g. the hazard warning lights.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle that has no power supply.WARNING
If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle handling and braking effect will change significantly. Please note the following in order to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injuries:NOTICE
Tires, Dismounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
Note
When cleaning disc wheel (rim), the tire pressure monitoring
sensor (if equipped) must not come into c ...
Seat belt routing
Fig. 52 Correct seat belt routing and
head restraint adjustment
Fig. 53 Correct seat belt routing during
pregnancy
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Seat belts only provide an optimum level of protection during an accident when
they are routed corre ...
Wires with Cross Section up to 0.35 mm 2,
Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Crimping Pliers - .35-2.5mm -VAS1978/1A-
Wiring Harness Repair - Crimping Head - .35-2.5mm
-VAS1978/1-1-
When repairing wires with a cross- ...