Flat tire assistance

Transporting the vehicle

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Secure the vehicle only by the wheels or the rims, never by vehicle components (axle or steering components, for example). Otherwise, you could damage the vehicle.
  • Vehicles with manual transmission: shift to neutral.
  • Vehicles with an automatic transmission: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition switch.
  • Shift the transmission into N.

As soon as you have the vehicle transported:

  • Immobilize the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake so that it cannot roll away.
  • Vehicles with manual transmission: engage 1st gear or reverse.
  • Vehicles with an automatic transmission: shift the transmission into P.
  • Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition switch, then remove it.
  • Secure the vehicle.

Use the towing hitch or the towing eyes when transporting the vehicle on a flatbed truck or trailer.

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