Towing And Tow-Starting - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

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specialist workshop.

Towing and tow-starting

Important safety notes
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WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning.
there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
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or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
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WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
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WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate ( page 314).
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When Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activated,
Towing and tow-starting
the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit-
uations:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Make sure that the electric parking brake is
released. If the electric parking brake is faulty,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could be
damaged.
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery pur-
poses as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the front axle must be raised
or the entire vehicle raised and transported.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
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When towing vehicles with KEYLESS-GO,
use the key instead of the Start/Stop button.
Otherwise, the automatic transmission may
shift to position P when the driver's or front-
passenger door are opened, which could lead
to damage to the transmission.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be started by tow-starting. This could oth-
erwise damage the transmission.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed away.
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of
an accident or breakdown, you have the follow-
ing options:
Transporting the vehicle.
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