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

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% 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 402). 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.
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A towing distance of 50 km must not be
exceeded.
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WARNING Risk of accident when towing
a vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle being tow-started or towed
away is heavier than the permissible gross
mass, the following situations can occur:
R
the towing eye may become detached.
R
the car/trailer combination may swerve
or even overturn.
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If another vehicle is tow-started or
towed away, its weight must not exceed
the permissible gross mass of your own
vehicle.
If a vehicle must be tow started or towed away,
its permissible gross mass must not exceed the
permissible gross mass of the towing vehicle.
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Information on the permissible gross mass of
the vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden‐
tification plate (
→
page 432).
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: do
not open the driver's door or front passenger
door, otherwise the automatic transmission
automatically shifts to position j .
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Fit the towing eye (
→
page 404).
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Fasten the tow bar.
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐
tion
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Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
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Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
(
→
page 81).
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate tow-away protection (
→
page 99).
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
→
page 215).
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
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Vehicles with manual transmission: shift
to neutral i .
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Release the electric parking brake.
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Vehicles with manual transmission:
switch on the ignition, otherwise the steering
wheel lock may engage.
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