With Both Axles On The Ground; Transporting The Vehicle; System - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Towing the vehicle with the front axle
raised
Only vehicles without 4MATIC can be
towed with the front axle raised.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed
away with both axles on the ground or be
loaded up and transported.
! The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front axle
raised. Otherwise, ESP
damage the brake system.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position P.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the automatic locking
X
( page 208).
Y
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 107).
Y
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock and leave the SmartKey in the
ignition lock.
Observe the important safety notes when
towing your vehicle with the front axle raised
( page 305).
Y
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
i
In order to signal a change of direction
when towing with the hazard warning lamps
switched on, use the combination switch as
usual. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After
resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.
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may intervene and
Towing and tow-starting
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position P when you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock. In order
to ensure that the automatic transmission
stays in position N when towing the vehicle,
you must observe the following points:
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position N.
Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 107).
Y
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( page 305).
Y

Transporting the vehicle

! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Shift the transmission to position N.
X
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
X
applying the electric parking brake.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock and remove it.
Secure the vehicle.
X
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
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Z