Mercedes-Benz Mercedec-AMG GT R, Owner'S Manual

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Tow-starting or towing away
Permitted towing methods
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NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
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Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
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During towing
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In a car wash
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
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WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with steering wheel lock
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle
if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
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Always switch on the ignition when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow
bar.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
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Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
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 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 315).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
Observe the following points when the battery is
discharged:
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the engine cannot be started
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the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
Breakdown assistance 315