Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 198

196 Breakdown assistance
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P P er ermissible to missible towing met wing methods hods
Bot Both axles on t
gr ground
Vehicles with automatic Yes, no further than
transmission 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
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If the transmission cannot be shi ed to posi-
tion i, have the vehicle transported
( page 197). A towing vehicle with li ing
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equipment is required for vehicle transport.
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Observe the notes on permissible towing meth-
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ods ( page 194).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
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charged.
If the battery is discharged, observe the following
points:
The vehicle cannot be switched on.
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The transmission cannot be shi ed to position
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V V ehicles wit ehicles with aut h automatic tr omatic transmission ansmission
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
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( / page 77).
Install the towing eye (
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Secure the towing device.
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Switch on the vehicle.
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Deactivate automatic locking (
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
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Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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( page 115, 116).
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Shi the transmission to position i
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( page 104).
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Release the parking brake (
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No
R R ecov ecover ering a v
* NO
If you pull away abruptly, excessive pulling
force could damage the vehicles.
he ground ound
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If the drive wheels have become trapped on loose
or muddy ground, recover the vehicle with the
utmost care. This particularly applies if the vehicle
is carrying a load.
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page 197).
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page 46).
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page 112).
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page 107).
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aised R R ear axle r ear axle raised
Yes, if the steering
wheel is xed in the
center position with a
steering wheel lock.
Maximum 31 miles
(50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
ing a vehicle t ehicle that is s hat is stuck tuck
NOTE TE Damage due to pulling force being
too high
Pull away as straight, slowly and
smoothly as possible.
Observe the notes on permissible towing meth-
ods ( page 194).
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Never attempt to recover a vehicle that is
stuck when a trailer is attached.
If possible, tow the vehicle out backwards
along the tracks it made before it became
stuck.
he vehicle wit ehicle with t h the axle r he axle raised
he rear axle r ear axle raised aised
Observe the notes on permissible towing meth-
ods ( page 194).
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Switch on the hazard warning lamps
( page 77).
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Disarm the tow-away alarm (
Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
Fix the steering wheel in the center position
with a steering wheel lock.
aised
aised
page 59).
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