headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow-start or
tow the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel
lock cannot be released and the vehicle cannot
be steered. Jump-starting, refer to page

219

Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Automatic transmission

Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer
to page

Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
or 50 km/h and a towing distance of

31 miles/50 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.

7-gear sport automatic transmission
with dual clutch

Ensure that transmission lock P is not
engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise

be blocked.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page

209

, note that the parking lock P is

engaged automatically after approx. 30 min-
utes, blocking the rear wheels.
If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing
takes longer than approx. 20 minutes, manually
release the parking lock, refer to page

Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
or 50 km/h and a towing distance of

31 miles/50 km; otherwise, the 7-gear sport
automatic transmission may be damaged.

Towing methods

Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-

age may result.

With a tow bar

The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may

be impossible to maintain control.

The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:

Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.

The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle

could result in damage.