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service that the vehicle is equipped with
high-voltage system.
Towing
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The vehicle must be recovered by an au-
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
Do not inhale any gases escaping from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle.
When towing while safety systems or driver
assistance systems are activated, the behav-
ior of the individual systems may lead to
an accident, e.g., due to automatic braking
or acceleration. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Do not use the
corresponding safety systems or driver assis-
tance systems when towing.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. After an accident, do not
touch any high-voltage components such as
orange colored high-voltage cables or parts
that are in contact with exposed high-voltage
cables.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the
hazard area, it can be pushed for distances
of approx. 328 ft/100 m at a speed of max.
6 mph/10 km/h.
Additional information:
Warning
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 131.
Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corro-
sive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch
fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.
Transporting the vehicle
General information
The vehicle must be transported on a loading
platform or tow dolly.
Jump-starting
The vehicle must be transported by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
General information
Have only an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop
perform the jump-start.
Safety information
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing
the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is
a risk of damage to property. Have vehicle
transported on a loading platform or use a
tow dolly. Tow dollies must be used under
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-
ger to life. Do not touch any components that
are under voltage.
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the rear wheels only. Also make sure that no
wheel is touching the ground.
Safety information
Warning
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the
towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be
towed, the towing eye can tear off or it will
not be possible to control vehicle handling.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Make sure that the gross vehicle
weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than
the vehicle to be towed.
Warning
The vehicle can become damaged when lift-
ing and securing it.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property.
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Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts, or suspension
parts.
Warning
Different levels of braking may occur when
towing with adaptive recuperation. There is a
risk of accident, injury, or property damage.
Deactivate adaptive recuperation before tow-
ing.
Tow truck
NOTICE
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor-
rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-
cur. There is a risk of damage to property.
Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to
the towing eye.
Have vehicle transported on a loading platform
or use a tow dolly.
When using a tow dolly, make sure that
none of the wheels touch the ground. This
method should be used for distances of
124 miles/200 km. Follow the instructions, as
well as specified loads and speeds, given by
the tow dolly manufacturer.
Tow bar
The towing eyes used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
If it is impossible to avoid mounting the tow
bar at an inclination, note the following:
Towing other vehicles
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Free movement is limited when cornering.
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an inclination.
General information
Switch on the hazard warning system, de-
pending on local regulations.
Tow rope
If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-
tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or
a warning triangle in the rear window.
Observe the following notes when using the
tow rope:
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Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable
the vehicle to be towed without jerking.
Safety information
Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when
fastening.
NOTICE
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
there may be damage to the vehicle or to
the towing eye. There is a risk of damage
to property. Follow the notes on using the
towing eye.
Check the attachment of the towing eye
and tow rope in regular intervals.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
Do not exceed a towing distance of
3 miles/5 km.
Storage
When driving off to tow the vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the towing
eye may be stored in a bag as follows:
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In the cargo area under the cargo floor
panel.
Towing eye
Principle
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.
The towing eye is a device that can be
screwed onto the vehicle in order to, e.g., se-
cure tow cables or tow rods.
Using the towing eye
When using the towing eye, note the following:
General information
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Use only the towing eye provided with the
vehicle.
Turn the towing eye at least 5 turns clock-
wise and screw it in as far as it will go. If
necessary, tighten with a suitable object.
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After use, unscrew the towing eye counter-
clockwise.
Use the towing eye for towing on paved
roads only.
Avoid lateral loading of the towing eye, for
instance do not lift the vehicle by the towing
eye.
The screw-in towing eye should always be car-
ried in the vehicle.
The towing eye can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
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Check the attachment of the towing eye in
regular intervals.
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Towing eye thread
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
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