Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 336

334 Breakdown assistance
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel locking
When the steering wheel locking is engaged,
you can no longer steer the vehicle.
Always switch on the vehicle when tow-
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ing with a tow rope or 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.
Permitted towing methods
Towing methods
Both axles on the Yes, for a maximum of
ground 30 miles (50 km) at
30 mph (50 km/h)
Front axle raised No
Rear axle raised No
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods ( page 333).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
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charged.
Observe the following points when the battery is
discharged:
the vehicle cannot be started.
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the electric parking brake cannot be released
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or applied
the automatic transmission cannot be shifted
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to position i or j
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If the automatic transmission cannot be shif-
ted to position i, or the driver's display does
not show anything, have the vehicle transpor-
ted ( page 335). A towing vehicle with lift-
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ing equipment is required for vehicle transpor-
tation.
* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis-
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distan-
ces.
A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
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must not be exceeded.
A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
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must not be exceeded.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing a
vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away
is heavier than the permissible gross mass of
your vehicle, the following situations can
occur:
The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may
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swerve or rollover.
Before tow-starting or towing away,
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check if the vehicle to be tow-started or