Transporting the vehicle

The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes.

ignition lock. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.

position N. Shift the automatic transmission to position N.

As soon as the vehicle is loaded:

applying the electric parking brake. Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the electric parking brake.

position P. Shift the automatic transmission to position P.

ignition lock and remove the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels Secure the vehicle.

or wheel rims, not by parts of 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.

    See also:

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