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 systems
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page 249).
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
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Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Both axles on the ground
Front axle raised
Rear axle raised
Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No
Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the center position with a steering
wheel lock
4MATIC vehicles
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No
No
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