Removing the towing eye

  Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press  Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
until it engages.  Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press until it engages.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised  Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

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    Lights
    Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions Check Left Corneri ...

    Center console, lower section
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    Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
    Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission. If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or r ...