Breakdown Assistance; Notes On Starting Assistance; Permitted Towing Methods - Mercedes-Benz GLC 2020 Operator's Manual

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Breakdown assistance

Notes on starting assistance

Observe the information on starting assistance
in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
If your vehicle has been started with starting
assistance, it may not be possible to use the
electric drive for approximately 30 minutes.
Starting assistance is not considered to be a
normal operating condition.
Jumper cables and further information regarding
starting assistance can be obtained at any quali‐
fied specialist workshop.

Permitted towing methods

Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Plug-in hybrid vehicles
Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
Both axles on the ground
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
Observe the information on towing and trans‐
porting the vehicle in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Front axle raised
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
Rear axle raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the center position with a steering
wheel lock.