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
WARNING
NOTICE
Calibrating adaptive cruise control
Conditions
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The adaptive cruise control unit -J428- needs to be
calibrated if the following conditions apply:
Adaptive cruise control unit -J428- has been removed and
then reinstalled or it has been ...
Adjusting Bowden cable A for entry assistance
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Feeler gauges -VAS 5301/10-
Adjusting conditions
Seat pan and backrest must be padded and bolted
together.
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Removing and installing coolant pipes at heat exchanger (Valeo)
Note
There are different designs and makes of heater and air
conditioning unit. The individual components of the various
heaters and air conditioning units are similar but not identical
(distinguishing features
→ Chapter). The c ...