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Towing the vehicle with the front
axle raised
Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG:
With the ignition on, move the selector
lever to position N, then turn off the
ignition.
Towing eyelet
The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in
the luggage compartment under the
floor mat and must remain in the vehi-
cle. It can be attached at the front or
rear of the vehicle.
The towing eyelet should not be used
to pull a vehicle out of deep snow, mud,
sand, etc.
Comply with all applicable towing laws
and regulations at all times.
Access to tow sockets
Front:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver at the top of the recess.
Rear:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver at the top of the recess.
Use only the towing eyelet sup-
plied with the vehicle and screw it
in firmly until it stops. Use the towing
eyelet for towing on paved roads only. If
you do not follow these instructions, the
towing eyelet could be torn out and
vehicle damage could occur.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do, the compo-
nents could be damaged, possibly
leading to accidents.<
Towing the vehicle
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