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.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Description of the central locking system
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
→ SAFELOCK mechanism
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Filling the tank with petrol or diesel
Fig. 130 In the right-hand side of the
vehicle at the rear: tank flap open
Fig. 131 Open tank flap with tank cap attached
to the holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Switch off the engine, ignition and the
mobile telephone before filling the ta ...
Positive and earth jump lead connection points
Fig. 190 In the engine
compartment: jump lead connection point, positive ⊕
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The positive jump lead connection point is in the engine compartment. In
order to establish a suitable earth connection, screw towing eye into ...