Tow Starting Or Towing Away - Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual

278 Breakdown assistance
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use batteries which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Use detachable parts such as vent hoses,
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elbow fittings or terminal covers from the
battery which is to be replaced.
Make sure that the vent hose is always con‐
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nected to the original opening on the side of
the battery.
Install any existing or supplied cell caps.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
Make sure that detachable parts are recon‐
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nected in the same way.

Tow starting or towing away

Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel lock
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle
if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
Always switch on the ignition when tow‐
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ing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow
bar.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.