Mercedes-Benz 2002 ML 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
!
To be certain to avoid additional dam-
age to the vehicle powertrain, however
you should observe the following:
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With damage to the front axle
앫
raise front axle
앫
remove flexible drive shaft be-
tween rear axle and transfer
case
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With damage to the rear axle
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raise rear axle
앫
tow vehicle with wheel lift or
dolly placed under front wheels
앫 With damage to the transfer case
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remove flexible drive shaft to
the drive axles
Warning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
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the engine will not run
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there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position
2
.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re-
move SmartKey from starter switch and re-
insert.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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To signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, turn
SmartKey in starter switch to
position
2 and activate combination
switch for left or right turn signal in usu-
al manner – only the selected turn sig-
nal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the
hazard warning flasher will operate
again.