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For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Both axles on
Yes, max. 50 km at 50 km/h
the ground
Front axle
No
raised
Rear axle
Yes, if the steering wheel is
raised
fixed in the centre position
with a steering wheel lock
4MATIC vehicles
Both axles on
Yes, max. 50 km at 50 km/h
the ground
Front axle
No
raised
Rear axle
No
raised
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods (
page 322).
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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
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Breakdown assistance 323
the electric parking brake cannot be released
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or applied
vehicles with automatic transmission: the
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automatic transmission cannot be shifted to
position i or j
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: if
the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i, or the multifunction dis‐
play in the instrument cluster does not show
anything, have the vehicle transported away
(
page 325). A towing vehicle with lifting
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equipment is required for vehicle transporta‐
tion.
* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
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be exceeded.
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