Tow-Starting Or Towing Away - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

374 Breakdown assistance

Tow-starting or towing away

Permitted towing methods
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing method
Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion
4MATIC vehicles
HOLD function
R
Active Parking Assist
R
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
During towing.
#
In a car wash.
#
Not plug-in hybrid
Both axles on the ground
Yes, for a maximum of 50 km at
50 km/h
Yes, for a maximum of 50 km at
50 km/h
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing with both axles on the ground, use a
tow rope or tow rod. Do not use tow bar systems.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
#
Front axle raised
No
No
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Rear axle raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the centre position with a steering
wheel lock
No