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198 Breakdown assistance
tain the distance so that the tow rope
does not sag.
Do not use steel cables or chains to tow
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your vehicle.
* NOTE Damage due to towing the vehicle
at too high a speed or too far
Towing the vehicle at too high a speed or too
far can damage the drivetrain.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
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31 mph (50 km/h).
Do not exceed a towing distance of
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31 miles (50 km).
* NOTE Damage to the automatic trans‐
mission when towing due to shifting into
transmission position j
If you open the driver's or co-driver's door
when towing, it can lead to the automatic
Permissible towing methods
Both axles on the
ground
Vehicles with auto‐
Yes, no further than
matic transmission
31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
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If the transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
tion i, have the vehicle transported
(
page 199). A towing vehicle with lifting
/
equipment is required for vehicle transport.
Towing away the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
Observe the notes on permissible towing
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methods (
page 197).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
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charged.
transmission shifting to position j and
becoming damaged.
Shift the automatic transmission to
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position i.
Do not open any doors during the tow‐
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ing process.
When towing away, you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
In the event of a breakdown, Mercedes-Benz rec‐
ommends that you have the vehicle transported
instead of towed.
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer if it has transmission damage.
Front axle raised
Rear axle raised
No
Yes, if the steering
wheel is fixed in the
center position with a
steering wheel lock.
Maximum 31 miles
(50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
If the battery is discharged, observe the following
points:
The ignition cannot be switched on.
R
The transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
R
tion i.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
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(
page 78).
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Install the towing eye (
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Secure the towing device.
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Switch on the ignition.
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page 200).
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