174 Vehicle careInsert a screwdriver into the slot at theshort edge of the cap. Release thecap by carefully moving thescrewdriver sidewards. To preventdamage, it is recommended to placea cloth between the screwdriver andthe frame.The towing eye is stowed in a storagecompartment under the floor cover ofthe load compartment 3 54.Carefully disengage the cap with ascrewdriver.Screw in the towing eye as far as it willgo until it stops in a horizontalposition.Attach a tow rope – or better still a towrod – to the towing eye.The towing eye must only be used fortowing and not for recovering thevehicle.Switch on ignition to release steeringwheel lock and to permit operation ofbrake lights, horn and windscreenwiper.Set the shift lever of the electric driveunit to N.CautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.When the vehicle is not running,considerably more force is needed tobrake and steer.To prevent the entry of exhaust gasesfrom the towing vehicle, switch on theair recirculation and close thewindows.Seek the assistance of a workshop.After towing, unscrew the towing eye.Insert cap at the bottom and close.Towing another vehicleThe vehicle is neither designed norintended to tow a trailer or anothervehicle.
