With Both Axles On The Ground - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Owner's Manual

Towing and tow-starting
342
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( Y page 340).
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
( Y page 121).
i
When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of direc-
tion. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When you reset
the combination switch, the hazard warn-
ing lamps start flashing again.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
or
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Move the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
move the selector lever to P.
X
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0 and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X
Secure the vehicle.
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety notes (
legal requirements in each respective coun-
try.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
under ( Y page 338).
Before tow-starting the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
the battery is connected.
R
the engine has cooled down.
R
the exhaust system has cooled down.
R
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
( Y page 121).
X
Fit the towing eye (
X
Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
Y page 340) and the
Y page 341).