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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
With towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and
transported.
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Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You may otherwise
damage the vehicle.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
R
must not be tow-started.
If the engine does not start, try jump start-
R
ing (
page 279).
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If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
R
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission
R
damage, only tow it with the propeller shaft
disconnected.
The selector lever must be in position N on
R
vehicles with automatic transmission.
If you are towing the vehicle over a consid-
R
erable distance, this may only be done with
the rear axle raised.
The ignition must be switched off if you are
R
towing the vehicle with the front/rear axle
®
raised. Intervention by ESP
wise damage the brake system.
Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
R
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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i
Switch off the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (
You could otherwise be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle.
Fitting the towing eye
could other-
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.
page 120).
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1
Cover
Press the upper section of cover
X
in the direction of the arrow while at the
same time pulling the bottom forwards.
Take cover
X
Practical advice
Towing and tow-starting
1
back
1
off the opening.
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