Mercedes-Benz ML 320 Operator's Manual page 214

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Towing
Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury,
use extreme caution when removing the cover,
because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot.
Cover removal:
Grip cover at bottom and pull out.
Cover installation:
Engage cover and press in securely.
We recommend that the vehicle be transported using
flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position "N" for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/ h). The key must be in steering lock position 2.
To be certain to avoid additional damage to the vehicle
powertrain, however you should do the following:
• With damage to front axle, raise front axle. Remove
flexible drive shaft between rear axle and transfer
case
• With damage to rear axle, raise rear axle and tow
vehicle with wheel lift or dolly placed under front
wheels.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
211
Practical hints Car care
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the
engine must be shut off (key in steering lock position 1).
Otherwise, the 4-ETS may become engaged which may
cause loss of towing control. Switch off the tow-away
alarm as well as the ESP .
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to
brake and steer the vehicle.
Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn key in steering lock to position 2
and activate combination switch for left or right turn
signal in usual manner. Now deactivate the hazard
warning flasher, only the selected turn signal will
operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher must be activated again.
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