Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual page 258

Towing and tow-starting
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Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
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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 (
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When Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activated,
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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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 eye for recovery, 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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Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
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When towing away vehicles with KEYLESS-
GO, use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button. The automatic transmission may oth-
erwise shift to position j when you open the
driver's or front-passenger door, which could
damage the transmission.
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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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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
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If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed away.
The automatic transmission must be in position
i when the vehicle is being towed away.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in
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the ignition lock.
cannot shift the automatic transmission to
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position i.
Deactivate the automatic locking feature before
the vehicle is towed (
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otherwise be locked out when pushing or towing
the vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
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WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There is
a risk of burns when removing the rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular
care when removing the rear cover.
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