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  • 06/2020
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Fitting/removing the towing eye
Fitting and removing the front towing eye
NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incorrect use of the towing eye

When a towing eye is used to recover a vehicle, the vehicle may be damaged in the process.

Only use the towing eye to tow away or tow start the vehicle.
Fixture for the front towing eye in the bumper
Take the towing eye and screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit More.
Fitting
Press the arrow on cover and remove cover from the opening.

You will see the fixture for the towing eye.

Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop.
Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye and tighten the towing eye.
Stow the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit.
Removing
Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit.
Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye and turn the towing eye anti-clockwise.
Unscrew and remove the towing eye.
Insert cover with the lug at the top and press it in at the bottom until it engages.
Stow the towing eye and the screwdriver with the vehicle tool kit.
Rear towing eye
Rear towing eye under the bumper
When towing or tow-starting a vehicle, attach the towing device to rear towing eye .
If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow hitch, attach the towing device to the trailer tow hitch More.
Observe the notes on permissible towing methods More.