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Towing

When towing a trailer:

TOWING A TRAILER -

EXCLUDING: ST

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Obey country specific regulations for

towing a trailer.

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Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph)

even if a country allows higher speeds

under certain conditions.

WARNING: Do not exceed

100 km/h (60 mph). Failure to follow

this instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

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Place loads as low as possible and

central to the axle of your trailer. If you

are towing with an unloaded vehicle,

you should place the load in your trailer

toward the front, within the maximum

vertical load, as this gives the best

stability. See Capacities and

WARNING: The rear tire pressures

must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi)

above specification. Do not exceed the

maximum pressure stated on the tire

sidewall. This could cause serious

personal injury.

Specifications (page 297).

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The trailer vertical weight on the tow

ball is essential for the driving stability

of your vehicle and trailer.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

maximum gross vehicle weight stated

on the vehicle identification plate. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

personal injury.

The vertical weight on the tow ball

should be at least 4% of the trailer

weight and not exceed the maximum

permissible weight. See Capacities

and Specifications (page 297).

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Reduce speed immediately if the trailer

WARNING: Towing trailers beyond

the maximum recommended gross

trailer weight exceeds the limit of your

vehicle and could result in engine

damage, transmission damage,

structural damage, loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover and personal

injury.

shows any sign of swaying.

Use a low gear when descending a

steep slope.

Note: We recommend that you use a trailer

safety cable. Read and follow the

manufacturer's instructions when you use

a trailer safety cable.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

maximum vertical load on the tow ball.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

Note: The maximum permissible trailer

vertical weight on the trailer identification

plate is the trailer manufacturer’s testing

value. The vehicle maximum permissible

trailer vertical weight may be lower.

The stability of your vehicle-to-trailer

combination depends on the quality of the

trailer.

WARNING: The anti-lock brake

system does not control the trailer

brakes.

Towing a trailer changes the handling

characteristics of your vehicle and

increases stopping distances. Adapt your

speed and driving behaviour to the load of

the trailer.

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The gross train weight stated on the

vehicle identification plate applies for road

gradients up to 12% and altitudes up to

1,000 m (3,281 ft) when towing a trailer. In

mountainous regions the engine

performance decreases due to lower air

density with increasing altitude. In high

altitude regions above 1,000 m (3,281 ft),

you should reduce the stipulated

maximum permitted gross train weight by

10% for every additional 1,000 m (3,281 ft).

Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or

approved to have a tow bar fitted. Ask an

authorized dealer for more information.

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Detaching the Tow Ball Arm

TOWING A TRAILER - ST

WARNING: Always place the tow

ball arm in a secure location in your

vehicle so it does not become a projectile

in a crash. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

WARNING: Your vehicle is not

approved for trailer towing. Never tow a

trailer with your vehicle.

TOW BALL

You must detach the tow ball arm when

not in use. We recommend that you

securely stow the tow ball arm in the

luggage compartment.

WARNING: Do not exceed the

lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or

trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or

trailer hitch can impair your vehicle

stability and handling. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

Do not use any tools to detach the tow ball

arm.

Never unlock or detach the tow ball arm

with a trailer attached.

WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld

or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the

trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.

Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball

arm.

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1. Remove the protective cap.

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2. Insert the key and turn it

counterclockwise to unlock the

handwheel.

3. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the

handwheel outward and turn it fully

clockwise until it clicks.

Note: The red mark on the handwheel must

align with the white dot on the tow ball arm.

4. Release the handwheel.

5. Pull the tow ball arm downward to

remove it.

6. Turn the trailer wiring connection

socket upward through 90° until it

engages in the end position.

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7. Insert the blanking plug.

Attaching the Tow Ball Arm

Do not use any tools to attach the tow ball

arm.

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Note: You can only attach the tow ball arm

if it is unlocked.

1. Remove the blanking plug and fully

insert the tow ball arm until it engages.

Note: Do not place your hand near the

handwheel.

Note: The green mark on the handwheel

must align with the white dot on the tow

ball arm.

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2. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to

lock the handwheel.

3. Fit the protective cap. Fully push it back

over the lock.

4. Turn the trailer wiring connection

socket downward through 90° until it

engages in the end position.

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Check the following:

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The green mark on the handwheel is

aligned with the white dot on the tow

ball arm.

The handwheel (A) is locked.

You have removed the key (B).

1. Remove the protective cap. Insert the

key and turn it counterclockwise to

unlock the handwheel.

2. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the

handwheel outward and turn it

clockwise against the stop.

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Note: If any of these cannot be met, do not

use the tow ball arm. Have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

3. Pull the tow ball arm downward to

remove it.

4. Release the handwheel.

5. Insert the blanking plug.

Quickly Detaching the Tow Ball

Arm

Never unlock or detach the tow ball arm

with a trailer attached.

Quickly Attaching the Tow Ball Arm

When the tow ball arm is quickly detached,

it can be quickly reattached.

1. Remove the blanking plug and fully

insert the tow ball arm until it engages.

Note: Do not place your hand near the

handwheel.

Note: The green mark on the handwheel

must align with the white dot on the tow

ball arm.

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2. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to

lock the handwheel.

WARNING: The brake and steering

assistance will not operate unless the

engine is running. Press the brake pedal

harder and be aware of increased

3. Fit the protective cap. Fully push it back

over the lock.

Tow Ball Arm Guidelines

stopping distances and heavier steering.

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Replacement keys are available. We

recommend that you record the key

number on the lock cylinder.

Keep the system clean. Periodically

lubricate bearings, sliding surfaces and

locking balls with resin-free grease or

oil. Lubricate the lock with graphite.

Remove the trailer wiring plug from the

trailer wiring connection socket when

not in use. Failure to do so may result

in corrosion of the trailer wiring

connection socket. Clean the trailer

wiring connection socket regularly and

make sure the socket cover is fully

closed.

WARNING: If your vehicle has a

steering wheel lock make sure the

ignition is in the accessory or on position

when being towed.

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WARNING: Too much tension on

a tow rope could cause damage to your

vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.

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WARNING: When towing your

vehicle you must select neutral. Failure

to follow this warning could damage the

transmission and may lead to a crash or

injury.

Drive off slowly and smoothly without

jerking the vehicle you are towing.

You must only use the towing eye that was

delivered with your vehicle. See Towing

Points (page 224).

Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be

placed on the same side. For example; right

hand rear towing point to right hand front

towing point.

You must use a tow rope or rigid towing

bar that is of the correct strength for the

weight of the towing vehicle and the

vehicle that is being towed.

If you use a high pressure water jet to

clean your vehicle, disconnect the

trailer wiring plug. Do not aim the water

jet directly at the trailer wiring

connection socket. We recommend

that you detach the tow ball arm

before washing your vehicle.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON

FOUR WHEELS - MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

The weight of the vehicle that is being

towed must not exceed the weight of the

towing vehicle.

Do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph). See

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels

(page 216).

WARNING: You must switch the

ignition on when your vehicle is being

towed. Failure to follow this warning

could seriously increase the risk of injury

or death.

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Emergency Towing

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON

FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

If your vehicle is disabled without access

to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer, or a

flatbed transport vehicle it can be

flat-towed with all wheels on the ground.

You may do this under the following

conditions:

WARNING: You must switch the

ignition on when your vehicle is being

towed. Failure to follow this warning

could seriously increase the risk of injury

or death.

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Your vehicle is facing forward so that

it is towed in a forward direction.

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The transmission selector lever is

placed in position N. If the transmission

gear shift lever cannot be moved to

position N, it may need to be

overridden. See Transmission (page

153).

WARNING: You must make sure

the transmission selector lever is placed

in position N. Failure to follow this

warning could damage the transmission

and may lead to a crash or injury.

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Maximum speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).

Maximum distance is 80 km (50 mi).

WARNING: The brake and steering

assistance will not operate unless the

engine is running. Press the brake pedal

harder and allow for increased stopping

distances and heavier steering. Failure

to take care may lead to a crash or

personal injury.

Note: If you need to exceed a speed of

50 km/h (30 mph) and a distance of 80 km

(50 mi) while towing, you must lift the drive

wheels clear of the ground.

Note: We recommend you do not tow with

the drive wheels on the ground. However, if

it is required to move the vehicle from a

dangerous location, do not tow your vehicle

faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or farther

than 80 km (50 mi).

WARNING: If your vehicle has a

steering wheel lock, make sure the

ignition is in the accessory or on position

before you tow.

WARNING: Too much tension on

a tow rope could cause damage to your

vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.

WARNING: In the event of a

mechanical failure of the transmission,

do not use individual axle carriers. All

wheels must be lifted clear of the ground

on a level platform.

WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle

if the ambient temperature is below 0°C

(32°F).

Drive off slowly and smoothly without

jerking the vehicle that is being towed.

You must only use the towing eye that was

delivered with your vehicle. See Towing

Points (page 224).

WARNING: Do not tow your vehicle

backward.

Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be

placed on the same side. For example; right

hand rear towing point to right hand front

towing point.

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You must use a tow rope or rigid towing

bar that is of the correct strength for the

weight of the towing vehicle and the

vehicle that is being towed.

Note: Using a rigid towing bar is the safest

way to tow a vehicle.

The weight of the vehicle that is being

towed must not exceed the weight of the

towing vehicle.

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