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Towing away and tow-starting
300
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi-
cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always switch on the ignition when towing
with a tow rope or a towing bar.
The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position P when you open the driver's or front-
passenger door or when you remove the key
from the ignition lock.
In order to ensure that the automatic transmis-
sion stays in position N when towing away the
vehicle, you must observe the following points:
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
(
page 115).
Y
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
X
that the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the key
instead of the Start/Stop button
(
page 132).
Y
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift the transmission to position N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
In order to signal a change of direction when
towing the vehicle with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination switch
as usual. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When the combina-
tion switch is reset, the hazard warning lamps
start flashing again.
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
page 298).
Y
Towing the vehicle away with the rear
axle raised
!
The ignition must be switched off if you are
towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised.
Intervention by ESP
age the brake system.
®
could otherwise dam-
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be towed with the rear axle raised. The
car/trailer combination may otherwise
swerve or even overturn.
Transporting the vehicle
Vehicles with automatic transmission
!
When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the
front and rear axles must be stationary and on
the same transportation vehicle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may
otherwise be damaged.
All vehicles
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transportation.
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Shift the transmission to position N.
X
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away by
X
applying the electric parking brake.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock
X
and remove it.
Secure the vehicle.
X
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