Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 251

Also observe the following notes:
If the engine does not start, try ump-starting
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it ( page 2 ). Tow-starting the vehicle is not
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permitted.
If it is not possible to ump-start the vehicle,
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have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of
an accident or breakdown, you have the follow-
ing options:
transporting the vehicle
R
As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans-
ported.
towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar
R
Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases. The
engine must be running if you tow the vehicle
with a tow rope or tow bar.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage,
have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
Observe the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
will not be able to switch on the ignition with
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the Start/Stop button
cannot start the engine
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cannot release the electric parking brake
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cannot shift the automatic transmission to
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position i
Disarm the automatic locking feature before the
vehicle is towed ( page 70). You could other-
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wise be locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle.
Installin removin the to in eye
Installin the to in eye
The bracket for the screw-in towing eye is
behind the radiator trim.
Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool
X
kit ( page 23 ).
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o in and to startin
Pull out cover :.
X
Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop.
X
Removin the to in eye
Unscrew and remove the towing eye.
X
Fully reinsert the cover.
X
Put the towing eye back into the vehicle tool
X
kit.
o in a vehicle ith both a les on
the round
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( page 2 8).
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The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position j when you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
Smart ey from the ignition lock. In order to
ensure that the automatic transmission stays in
position i when towing away the vehicle, you
must observe the following points:
Insert the Smart ey into the ignition lock. You
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must use the Smart ey instead of the Start/
Stop button ( page 102).
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Start the engine and leave it running during
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the entire towing procedure.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Move the transmission to position i with the
X
E-SELECT lever.
Check the transmission position using the
X
indicator in the multifunction display
( page 110).
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Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 8 ).
Y