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Starting and driving
Towing and recovery
Do not bump start the engine
If you bump start a car with manual gearbox,
the catalytic converter may be damaged.
Cars with automatic gearbox cannot be bump
started. Use a booster battery if the battery is
flat.
If the car must be towed
– Unlock the steering wheel lock so that the
car can be steered.
Keep in mind the highest legally permissible
speed.
Bear in mind that the brake and power steer-
ing servos do not function when the engine is
off. Approx. five times more pressure must be
exerted on the brake pedal and steering
requires much more force than usual.
– Drive gently.
– Keep the towline taut in order to avoid
unnecessary jerking.
For automatic gearboxes
• The gear selector should be in position N.
• The maximum permissible speed when
towing a car with automatic gearbox is
80 km/h.
• Longest permitted distance: 80 km.
• The engine cannot be towed to start
(bump started). See "Jump starting" on
the next page.
Towing eye, front
Towing eye
The towing eye is located in the tool kit in the
cargo area. You must screw the towing eye
into place before towing. The sockets and
covers for the towing eye are located on the
right-hand side of each bumper.
Towing eye, rear
To fit the towing eye:
A. Release the cover
1
by carefully prizing in
the groove with a coin for example.
B. Screw in the towing eye properly, right
up to the flange (C). Use the wheel nut
wrench.
After use, unscrew the towing eye and refit
the cover.
1. The method of opening the cover may
vary.