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Screw thread

Front

Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the recess at the bottom left in the
cover panel.

Rear

Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the recess at the bottom center in the
cover panel.

Towing

General information

Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter

than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀

Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow

fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀

Do not tow when the electronics system
has failed

Do not tow the vehicle when the electronics sys‐
tem has failed; otherwise, the electric steering
lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot
be steered.◀

Observe before towing

The parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released

manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
with the front axle lifted or the vehicle can be
damaged.
Contact your service center.◀

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Automatic transmission

Selector lever in position N.

Change the selector lever position, refer to
page 56

.

Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/

50 km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀

7-gear sport automatic transmission with
dual clutch

Manually release the transmission lock
Manually release the transmission lock,

even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀

Manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page 60

.

Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/

50 km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀

Observe during towing

Observe the notes on towing

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