Tow Starting Or Towing Away - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

286 Breakdown assistance

Tow starting or towing away

Permitted towing methods
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
R
Active Parking Assist
R
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
During towing
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In a car wash
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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.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel lock
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle
if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
Always switch on the ignition when tow‐
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ing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow
bar.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on Yes, maximum 31 miles
the ground (50 km) at 31 mph (50 km/h)
Front axle No
raised
Rear axle No
raised
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods ( page 286).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
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charged.
Observe the following points when the battery is
discharged:
The engine cannot be started
R
The electric parking brake cannot be
R
released or applied