Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 334

Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
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Vehicles with 4MATIC* must not be towed
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with the front or rear axle raised.
If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
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ing it ( page 329).
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If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
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have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission
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damage, have it carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer.
If you are towing the vehicle, move the
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automatic transmission selector lever to
N and turn the key to position 2
( page 76) in the ignition lock.
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Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
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the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
you cannot switch on the ignition
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you cannot move the selector lever to N
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you have no support when braking
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Before towing the vehicle, deactivate tow-
away protection* ( page 64) and the auto-
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matic door locking feature (
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* optional
You could otherwise be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle.
Fitting the towing eye
Opening the front cover
The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are located
at the front and rear under the covers on the
right-hand side of the vehicle when viewed in
the direction of travel.
Cover
1
Press cover 1
X
arrow.
Take cover 1
X
page 134).
back in the direction of the
off the opening.
Practical advice
Towing and tow-starting
Opening the rear cover
Cover
1
Press cover 1 back in the direction of the
X
arrow.
Take cover 1 off the opening.
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Securing the towing eye
Take the towing eye and the wheel wrench
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from the vehicle tool kit ( page 252).
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Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
X
stop.
Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
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towing eye and tighten it.
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