Towing Away And Tow-Starting - Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT Owner's Manual

the middle, e.g. with a white cloth
(30 x 30 cm). This makes other road users
aware that a vehicle is being towed.
only secure the tow rope to the towing eye.
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observe the brake lamps of the towing vehi-
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cle while driving. Always maintain a dis-
tance so that the tow rope does not sag.
do not use steel cables or chains to tow
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your vehicle. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery pur-
poses as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
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Shift the automatic transmission to N and
do not open the driver's or front passenger's
door during towing. The automatic transmis-
sion may otherwise shift to position P, which
could damage both vehicles.
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of
50km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
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Observe the transmission fluid temperature
(AMG menu) in the on-board computer when
towing. The transmission fluid temperature
must not exceed 120 †. If this occurs, you
must stop towing immediately.
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Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be damaged.
Also observe the following notes:
Observe the legal requirements in each indi-
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vidual country when towing.
If the engine does not start, try jump-starting
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it ( page 253). Tow-starting the vehicle is not
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permitted.
If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
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have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of
an accident or breakdown, you have the follow-
ing options:
transporting the vehicle
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Towing away and tow-starting

As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans-
ported.
towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar
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Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases. The
engine must be running if you tow the vehicle
with a tow rope or tow bar.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage,
have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
Observe the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
will not be able to switch on the ignition with
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the Start/Stop button
cannot start the engine
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cannot release the electric parking brake
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cannot shift the automatic transmission to
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position N
Deactivate the automatic locking feature before
towing the vehicle ( page 70). You could oth-
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erwise be locked out when pushing or towing
the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection before the vehi-
cle is towed away ( page 61).
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Fitting/removing the towing eye
Fitting the towing eye
The bracket for the screw-in towing eye is
behind the radiator trim.
Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool
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kit ( page 246).
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Fold cover : forwards and leave it to hang
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from the retaining strap.
Lever off the cover behind it using a flat tool
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and fold it out.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop.
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