Fig. 194 In the rear bumper on the right-hand side: removal of the covers for the towing eye
Fig. 195 In the rear bumper: removal of the covers for the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThere is a fixed towing eye located underneath the rear bumper on the right-hand side or . Depending on the vehicle equipment, a cover may be fitted on the towing eye or in the bumper. The cover must be removed before usage.
Comply with the notes on towing .
Variant A: Removing and fitting cover
Variant B: Removing and fitting cover
Variant C: Removing and fitting cover
Variant D: Removing and fitting cover
Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing bracket, it can also be used for towing other vehicles. The towing bracket ball coupling should be fitted and used for towing .
NOTICE
The towing eye must always be screwed firmly into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing eye can be ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed. NOTICEVehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must use only tow bars that are specially designed for fitting to a ball coupling. If you use an unsuitable tow bar, the ball coupling and the vehicle could be damaged. You should use a tow rope instead.
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Run-Flat Tires, Dismounting and Mounting. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Mounting“.
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Start/stop system
Fig. 119 In the upper part of the centre
console: button for the start/stop system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If the start/stop system is activated, the
engine will be switched off automatically when the vehicle is stationary. When required,
t ...
Towing a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Headlight adjustment
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the dipped
beam to blind other road users. Use the headlight range control to lower the light
cone as required. If you do not have ...