Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 351

Make sure that the steering wheel can
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move freely before towing the vehicle
away.
* 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 347).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye in
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order to load the vehicle.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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shift the automatic transmission to position
i.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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the automatic transmission may be locked in
position j in the event of damage to the
electrical system. To shift to i, provide the
on-board electrical system with power
( page 344).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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shift the automatic transmission to position
j.
Use the electric parking brake to secure the
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vehicle against rolling away.
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
When transporting vehicles with Adaptive
Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/trailer
combination may begin to rock and start to
skid.
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
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
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secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm)
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upwards and 4 in (10 cm) downwards
must be kept to the transport platform.
Secure the vehicle on all four wheels after
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loading.