Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicles with manual transmission
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Front axle
raised
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Rear axle
raised
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is
fixed in the centre position
with a steering wheel lock
4MATIC vehicles
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
No
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (
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page 402).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
Observe the following points when the battery is
discharged:
R
the engine cannot be started
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
R
vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission cannot be shifted to
position i or j
% Vehicles with automatic transmission: if
the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i , or the multifunction dis‐
play in the instrument cluster does not show
anything, have the vehicle transported away
(
/
page 405). A towing vehicle with lifting
equipment is required for vehicle transporta‐
tion.
* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
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A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
Breakdown assistance 403
Internal use only