Transporting the vehicle
Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
Use the towing eyes to pull the vehicle if it needs to be transported on a trailer or transporter .
► Apply the parking brake.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock .
► Move the selector lever to N.
► Shift the transfer case to
neutral.
► Secure the towing cable to the towing eyes
.
► Make sure that the vehicle cannot roll
away.
► Release the parking brake.
► Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
► Apply the parking brake.
► Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it.
► Secure the vehicle.
See also:
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
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Safety systems
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Operation
Notes on driving
- If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
- When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb
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