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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing with front wheels raised ̈ Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Remove
the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
from the starter switch (
୴ page 366).
̈ Insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
̈ Switch on the ignition.
̈ Switch off the automatic central lock-
ing (
୴ page 363).
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
̈ Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position N.
̈ If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake.
̈ Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Warning! G
When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
It is possible for children to switch on the
ignition which could result in unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use
of vehicle equipment could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
!
Keep in mind that it is important for the
SmartKey to be left in starter switch with the ig-
nition switched off. As soon as the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch the automatic
transmission will shift to park position P.
!
Make sure that the ignition is switched off.
If the starter switch is in position 2, active brak-
ing action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seri-
ously damage the brake system.
!
The vehicle may be towed only for distances
up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h).