Notes on Towing - AH00.60-P-0100-02GA

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MODEL 461, 463

Notes on tow starting and towing

The tow-starting of a vehicle with automatic transmission is not allowed.

For transportation of a vehicle, where possible a breakdown vehicle or a vehicle trailer should be used.

If a vehicle needs to be towed, a tow bar should be used if possible.

Specifications for towing vehicles with transfer case

When towing vehicles equipped with a transfer case the following notes must always be observed.

Avoid any damage to the transfer case.

For engine or transmission damage and for electrical faults

Selector lever of automatic transmission in position "N".
Transfer case switch in position "N".

For front and rear axle damage

The vehicle must not be towed. Transport on breakdown vehicle or vehicle trailer only.
The vehicle must not be towed with a raised front axle or a raised rear axle.

For transfer case damage
The drive shafts to the drive axles must be removed.

Fit nuts M10 as a spacer sleeve to the bolts on the on the transfer case flange and tighten with nuts M8.

This serves to avoid any damage to the housing on the transfer case in the event of the output flange turning.

If the transfer case cannot be shifted to position "N", the vehicle may only be towed over a distance of 50 km and at a maximum speed of 50 km/h. For a towing distance of more than 50 km the drive shafts to the drive axles must be removed.

The following conditions must be fulfilled before a towing procedure when shifting the transfer case from position "HIGH" or "LOW" to "NEUTRAL":

Engine must be switched off.
Ignition must be switched on.
The operating voltage must lie between 11 V and 16 V.
A/T selector lever must be in neutral.
Parking brake must be engaged.
Brake pedal must be operated.
Transfer case switch must be set to position "LOW" and held there for approx. 6 seconds.

The transfer case is in position "NEUTRAL" when the multifunction display shows the "TRANSFER CASE IN NEUTRAL" message. If necessary, repeat shifting procedure.

The following conditions must be fulfilled after a towing procedure when shifting the transfer case from position "HIGH" or "LOW" to "NEUTRAL":

The operating voltage must lie between 11 V and 16 V.
A/T selector lever must be in neutral.
Parking brake must be engaged.
Brake pedal must be operated.
Engine must be started.
Transfer case switch must be set to position "LOW" or "HIGH" and held there for approx. 6 seconds.

The transfer case is in position "LOW" or "HIGH" when the multifunction display shows an "L" (LOW) or an "H" (HIGH). If necessary, repeat shifting procedure.