Towing and tow-starting
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Towing and tow-starting
Points to remember
G
Risk of accident
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
R
the engine is not running
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there is a brake system malfunction
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the voltage supply or the vehicle's elec-
trical system is damaged
The electric power steering and the brake
force boosting effect do not work when the
engine is not running. Greater braking force
will then be required and the brake pedal
travel will be longer. If necessary, depress
the brake pedal with maximum force.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be
turned in the ignition lock. If this is the case,
the steering is locked and the vehicle can-
not be steered.
If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
G
Risk of accident
The vehicle is braked when HOLD is activa-
ted. Therefore, deactivate HOLD if the vehi-
cle is to be towed.
If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
When towing, observe the legal requirements
in all countries concerned.
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When towing, pull away slowly and with-
out jerking. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged. Do not use
the towing eye for recovery.
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
With towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and
transported.
!
Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You may otherwise
damage the vehicle.
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission*
must not be tow-started.
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If the engine does not start, try jump start-
ing (
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page 333).
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If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, only tow it with the propeller shaft
disconnected.
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The automatic transmission* selector lever
must be in the N position when towing the
vehicle away.
R
If you are towing the vehicle over a consid-
erable distance, this must only be done
with the rear axle raised.
R
The ignition must be switched off if you are
towing the vehicle with the front/rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
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Vehicles with 4MATIC* may not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised.
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Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
Practical advice
* optional
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