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  • 06/2022
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Towing a vehicle with the front or rear axle raised
NOTE Damage if the vehicle is switched on

If you leave the vehicle switched on while towing it with the front or rear axle raised, an intervention by ESP® can damage the brake system.

Switch off the vehicle.
NOTE Damage due to incorrect removal or installation of the propeller shafts

When installing the propeller shafts, they can be damaged if you do not use new screws.

Always use new screws when installing the propeller shafts.

Only have the propeller shafts installed or removed by qualified, skilled personnel.

If the front axle is damaged, raise the vehicle at the front axle, and if the rear axle is damaged, raise the vehicle at the rear axle.

Vehicles with automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive: if there is a malfunction, the automatic transmission may be locked in position .

If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position , transport the vehicle More. A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required for vehicle transport.

Vehicles with automatic transmission and front-wheel drive: if there is a malfunction, the automatic transmission may be locked in position . You can release the parking lock manually More.

If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position , transport the vehicle More. A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required for vehicle transport.

Observe the notes on permissible towing methods More.
Remove the propeller shafts to the drive axles if the maximum permissible towing distance is exceeded.
Only have the propeller shafts installed or removed by qualified, trained personnel.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift the automatic transmission to .
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Shift to neutral .
Release the parking brake.
Switch off the vehicle.