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Fitting the rear towing eye

Fig. 252 On the right-hand side of the rear bumper: screwed-in towing eye.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind a cover on the right-hand side of the rear bumper

factory-fitted towing bracket there is no mounting for the removable towing eye behind the cover. Use the towing bracket for towing

trailer

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Comply with the notes on towing

→ Notes on towing

Fitting the towing eye at the rear (vehicles without factory-fitted towing bracket )

Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment

→ Fig. 252 ①

Press at the bottom of the cover

Remove the cover and leave it hanging from the vehicle.

Turn the towing eye as shown by the arrow into the threaded hole

to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.

After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it in the opposite direction to the arrow

object.

Insert the lower locking lug in the opening in the bumper and push on the upper area of the cover until the upper locking lug engages in the

bumper.

If necessary clean the towing eye and place them back in the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment.

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.

Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must use only tow bars that are specially designed for fitting to a ball head. If you use an

unsuitable tow bar, the ball head and the vehicle could be damaged. You should use a tow rope instead.

Driving tips when towing

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing.

Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow.

When driving, remember not to pull too hard on the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking movements. When towing on an unpaved road,

there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the anchorage points.

It is still possible to activate the turn signals in a vehicle that is being towed, even if the hazard warning lights are switched on. operate the turn

signal and main beam lever in the required direction while the ignition is switched on. The hazard warning lights will not flash while the turn signal

is being used. The hazard warning lights will start flashing automatically as soon as the turn signal lever is moved back to the neutral position.

→ Introduction

→ Vehicle tool kit

(arrow) to release the cover fastener.

→ Fig. 252 ②

and tighten as far as possible

→ Introduction

→ Fig. 252 ①

. In vehicles with a

→ Towing a

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. Use a suitable object