Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 290

288 Breakdown assistance
& WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐
ted safety-related functions during the
towing process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon‐
ger available in the following situations:
The ignition is switched off.
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The brake system or power steering sys‐
R
tem is malfunctioning.
The energy supply or the on-board electri‐
R
cal system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is then towed away, signif‐
icantly more effort may be required to steer
and brake than is normally required.
Use a tow bar.
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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 286).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye in
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order to load the vehicle.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
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i.
% 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 284).
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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.
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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Make sure that the front and rear axles come
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to rest on the same transportation vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to
incorrect positioning
Do not position the vehicle above the
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connection point of the transport vehi‐
cle.