Mercedes-Benz GT S 2016, Operator'S Manual

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Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The rear axle locks when:
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the engine is not running
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the engine stalls while the vehicle is being
towed
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there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a breakdown, you should
always have the vehicle transported.
G WARNING
If the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning and your vehicle is then towed
away, significantly more effort may be
required to steer and brake than is normally
required. There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
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the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
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Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
Stop button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn
the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition.
Set the transmission to N using the E-
SELECT lever. Make sure that you then
leave the SmartKey in position 2 .
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
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Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towing eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle
could become damaged.
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When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes auto-
matically in certain situations. To avoid
damage to the vehicle, deactivate these
systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
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when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
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Shift the automatic transmission to N and
do not open the driver's or front passeng-
er's door during towing. The automatic
transmission may otherwise shift to posi-
tion P , which could damage both vehicles.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
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