This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Fitting the rear towing eye→ Driving notes on towing
Observe any legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
For technical reasons, vehicles with a discharged battery must not be tow-started.
Vehicles with Keyless Access must only be towed with the ignition switched on.
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. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the steering wheel can lock .
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
Overview of fitting locations – control units, rear
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Remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater -R149-
Removing and installing remote control receiver for auxiliary
coolant heater -R149-
→ Heating, Air conditioning; Rep. gr.82
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Two-way signa ...
Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
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Observe disposal regulations ...
Flat spots (from locking wheels)
Flat spots can result from an extreme brake application
which causes the wheels to lock, so that the rubber is worn off
at the contact patch between the tread and the road surface.
As the tyres slide over the road surface, friction generates
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