Owners Manual

With front axle damage
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
X
Raise the front axle.
G
WARNING
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling
down, e.g. with the aid of another person or
by tying the propeller shaft up.
!
The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front or rear
axle raised. Otherwise, ESP
®
may intervene
and damage the brake system.
With rear axle damage
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
X
Raise the rear axle.
Malfunction in the electrical system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to
position N, you must provide power to the
vehicle's electrical system in the same way
as jump-starting (Y page 253).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a special transporter or trailer for
transportation.
!
Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or rims, not by vehicle parts such as axle or
steering components. There is otherwise a
risk of damage to the vehicle.
X
Move the selector lever of the automatic
transmission to position N.
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away
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Practical advice
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