Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
Use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle. Screw the towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of the rear bumper.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there is no rear attachment for the towing eye.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in a foam block under the floor in the cargo compartment1.
Remove the cover - press the marker with your finger while prying open the opposite side/corner open with a coin or similar.
The cover turns along its center line and can then be removed.
Screw in the towing eyelet until it reaches its stop. Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example, inserting a lug wrench* through it and using this as a lever.
Important
It is important that the towing eye is screwed in securely as far as possible.
Removing the towing eyelet:
After use, unscrew the towing eyelet and return it to its storage location.
Replace the cover on the bumper.