This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Fitting the rear towing eye→ Driving notes on towing
Observe any legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
For technical reasons, vehicles with a discharged battery must not be tow-started.
Vehicles with Keyless Access must only be towed with the ignition switched on.
Towing a vehicle when the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on discharges the vehicle battery. Depending on the vehicle battery charge level, the drop in voltage can be large enough after just a few minutes that electrical consumers in the vehicle will no longer function, e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the steering wheel can lock .
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle that has no power supply.WARNING
If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle handling and braking effect will change significantly. Please note the following in order to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injuries:NOTICE
Release tools for contacts
The various release tools serve as a means of detaching the
different contacts from the contact housings without damage.
A selection of release tools is included in wiring harness
repair set -VAS 1978- and wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978A- ...
Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Fig. 241 In the rear bumper: number plate
light
Fig. 242 Number plate light: removing the
bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1. ...
Overview of fitting locations - telephone system
1 -
Telephone microphone -R38-
In front interior light -W1-.
Removing and installing
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2 -
Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
In glove compartment.
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