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PPerermittmitted toed towing metwing methodshods
Both axles on
theground
Yes, maximum 30 miles
(50 km) at 30 mph (50 km/h),
only forwards with the driver in
the cockpit.
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
Yes, maximum 30 miles
(50 km) at 30 mph (50 km/h)
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PPerermittmitted toed towing metwing methodshods
Both axles on
theground
Yes, maximum 30 miles
(50 km) at 30 mph (50 km/h),
only forwards with the driver in
the cockpit.
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
No
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#Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (/page 372).
#Make sure that the 12 V battery is connected
and charged.
Observe thefollowing points when the 12 V bat-
tery is disconnected or discharged:
RThe drive system cannot be started
RThe electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
RThe transmission cannot be shied to position
ior j
In thefollowing situations, only transporting the
vehicle is permitted:
RIf the transmission cannot be shied to i
RIf the 12 V battery is disconnected or dis-
charged
RIf the display in the instrument cluster is not
working
RIf theáTowing Not Permitted See Oper-
ator's Manual message is displayed
RIf the+Check Coolant Level See Opera-
tor's Manual message is displayed
RIf thedStop Switch Engine Off message
is displayed
#In such cases, transport thevehicle
(/page 375).
*NNOOTETE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis-
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distan-
ces.
#Atowing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.
#Atowing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.
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