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Towing the vehicle
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The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
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To signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use you can
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
warning flasher will operate again.
Towing with front axle raised
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with
the front axle raised. Doing so could
damage the transfer case, which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground.
When towing the vehicle with the front axle
raised, the wheels on the ground have to
move freely.
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Make sure the ignition is switched on.
X
With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift
the manual transmission into the neutral
position (no gear selected).
or
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shift
the automatic transmission into neutral
position N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
If engaged, release the parking brake.
X
Switch off the automatic central locking
(Y page 150).
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
X
Switch on the hazard warning flasher
(Y page 103).
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Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because the ESP
®
operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when the vehicle is being
towed with the front axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Practical hints
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