Towing and tow-starting
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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.
R
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
must not be tow-started.
R
If the engine does not start, try jump start-
ing (
Y
page 279).
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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 selector lever must be in position N on
vehicles with automatic transmission.
R
If you are towing the vehicle over a consid-
erable distance, this may 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.
R
Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
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You cannot switch on the ignition
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You cannot move the selector lever to N
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You have no support when braking
i
Switch off the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (
Y
page 120).
You could otherwise be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle.
Fitting the towing eye
Opening the front cover
The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are located
at the front and rear under the covers on the
right-hand side of the vehicle when viewed in
the direction of travel.
1
Cover
X
Press the upper section of cover
1
back
in the direction of the arrow while at the
same time pulling the bottom forwards.
X
Take cover
1
off the opening.
Practical advice
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