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536 Breakdown assistance
4MATIC vehicles
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on the
Yes, for a maximum of
ground
50 km at 50 km/h*,
only forwards with the
driver in the cockpit
Front axle raised
No
Rear axle raised
No
*The towing range can be significantly lower
depending on the active auxiliary consumers and
environmental conditions.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
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methods (
page 535).
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Make sure that the 12‑V‑battery is connected
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and charged
Observe the following points when the 12‑V‑bat-
tery is disconnected or discharged
the drive system cannot be started
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the electric parking brake cannot be released
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or applied
The selector lever cannot be put into position
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i or j.
Only one transport is permitted when at least one
of the following conditions occur:
If the selector lever cannot be put into position
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i.
if the 12‑V‑battery is disconnected or dis-
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charged.
if the display in the instrument cluster is not
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working
if the á
Towing not permitted See Own-
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er's Manual
message is displayed
if the +
Top up coolant See Owner's
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Manual
message is displayed
if the d
Stop Switch off the vehicle
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sage is displayed
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In such cases, transport the vehicle
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(
page 538).
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* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis-
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distan-
ces.
A towing speed of 50 km/h must not be
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exceeded.
A towing distance of 50 km must not be
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exceeded.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing a
vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away
is heavier than the permissible gross mass of
your vehicle, the following situations can
occur:
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the towing eye may become detached.
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