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* NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
Pull away slowly and smoothly.
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Loading the vehicle for transport
Observe the notes on towing away
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(
page 353).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye to
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load the vehicle.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
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i.
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The automatic transmission may be locked
in position j in the event of damage to the
electrics. To shift to i, provide the on-
board electrical system with power
(
page 349).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
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j.
Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
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Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System PLUS)
& WARNING Risk of an accident when
transporting vehicles with Adaptive
Damping System PLUS
The reduced damping forces on the vehicle
being transported can cause the vehicle/
trailer combination to start to swing.
As a result, when transporting vehicles with
the Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the
vehicle/trailer combination may start to skid.
Consequently, you could lose control of your
vehicle.
When transporting, ensure that:
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The vehicle has been loaded onto
R
the transporter correctly
The vehicle is secured at all four
R
wheels with suitable tensioning
straps
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The maximum permissible speed of
R
35 mph (60 km/h) is not exceeded
when transporting
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle from secur‐
ing it incorrectly
After loading, the vehicle must be
#
secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
A minimum distance of 4 in (10 cm)
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upwards and 8 in (20 cm) downwards
must be kept to the transport platform.
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Transport level is not available for the follow‐
ing vehicles:
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles
R
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL
R
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