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Practical hints

Towing the vehicle

!

To be certain to avoid a possibility of

damage to the transmission, however,

we recommend the drive shaft be dis-

connected at the rear axle drive flange

for any towing beyond a short tow to a

nearby garage.

Warning!

G

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on

the ground, make certain that the SmartKey

is in starter switch position

2

.

If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi-

tion

0

for an extended period of time, it can

no longer be turned in the switch. In this

case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re-

move SmartKey from starter switch and re-

insert.

If circumstances require towing the vehicle

with all wheels on the ground, always tow

with a tow bar if:

°

the engine will not run

°

there is a malfunction in the power sup-

ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system

as that will be necessary to adequately con-

trol the towed vehicle.

Warning!

G

With the engine not running, there is no

power assistance for the brake and steering

systems. In this case, it is important to keep

in mind that a considerably higher degree of

effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-

hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

i

To signal turns while being towed with

the hazard warning flasher in use, turn

SmartKey in starter switch to

position

2

and activate the combina-

tion switch for the left or right turn sig-

nal in the usual manner – only the

selected turn signal will operate.

Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz-

ard warning flasher will operate again.

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