Towing other vehicles
General information
Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be possible to control vehicle response.
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope
correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage.
▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, depending on local regulations.
▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear window.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following:
▷ Maneuvering capability is limited during cornering.
▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope
correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fitting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is secured on other parts of the vehicle.
See also:
Backup camera
The concept
The backup camera provides assistance in parking
and maneuvering backwards. The area behind
the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as ...
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the r ...
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
▷ After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward.
▷ Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if nece ...