256 Vehicle careTowing another vehicleInsert a screwdriver in the slot at thelower bend of the cap. Release thecap by carefully moving thescrewdriver downwards.The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 236.Screw in the towing eye as far as it willgo until it stops in a horizontalposition.The lashing eye at the rearunderneath the vehicle must never beused as a towing eye.Attach a tow rope – or even better atow bar – to the towing eye.The towing eye must only be used fortowing and not for recovering avehicle.CautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.After towing, unscrew the towing eye.Insert cap at the top and engagedownwards.
