120 Vehicle careThe towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 108.Screw in the towing eye as far as it willgo until it stops in a horizontalposition. If necessary, use jackhandle to tighten.Attach a tow rope – or better still a towrod – to the towing eye.The towing eye must only be used fortowing and not recovering the vehicle.Switch on ignition to release steeringwheel lock and to permit operation ofbrake lights, horn and windscreenwipers.Transmission in neutral.CautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.When the engine is not running,considerably more force is needed tobrake and steer.To prevent the entry of exhaust fumesfrom the towing vehicle, switch on theAir recirculation system and close thewindows.Vehicles with automatic transmissionmust be towed facing forwards, notfaster than 80 km/h (50 mph) norfurther than 100 km (60 miles). In allother cases and when thetransmission is defective, the frontaxle must be raised off the ground.Seek the assistance of a workshop.After towing, unscrew the towing eyeand refit the cover.Towing another vehicleCautionThe rear lashing eye is designedfor shipping purposes only.Towing another vehicle from therear is not permitted!
