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Tow-starting or towing away
Overview of the 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
HOLD function
R
Active Parking Assist
R
To avoid damaging the vehicle, deactivate
these systems e.g. during towing or in the car
wash.
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.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel lock
If the steering wheel lock is engaged, you will
not be able to steer the vehicle.
When towing with a tow rope or tow bar,
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always switch on the vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
Permitted towing methods
Towing methods
Both axles on the
Yes, for a maximum of
ground
50 km at 50 km/h
Front axle raised
No
Rear axle raised
No
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Breakdown assistance 547
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods (
page 547).
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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 vehicle cannot be started.
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
R
or applied
the automatic transmission cannot be shifted
R
to position i or j
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If the automatic transmission cannot be shif-
ted to position i, or the driver's display does
not show anything, have the vehicle transpor-
ted (
page 549). A towing vehicle with lift-
/
ing equipment is required for vehicle transpor-
tation.
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