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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning! G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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To signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use, switch on the igni-
tion and activate the combination switch for the
left or right turn signal in the usual manner – only
the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn-
ing flasher will operate again.
!
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, please note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and
the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 2,
the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as
well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle
speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(
୴ page 164).
Towing of the vehicle should only be done using
the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never at-
tach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehi-
cle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
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If the battery is disconnected or discharged
ț the SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch. For more information, see “Battery”
(
୴ page 447) and “Jump starting”
(
୴ page 450).
ț the gear selector lever will remain locked in
position P. For information on manually un-
locking the transmission gear selector lever,
see (
୴ page 412).