315 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-
cle be transported with all wheels off the
ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref-
erable to other types of towing.
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehi-
cle may be towed with all wheels on the ground only so far as necessary to have the
vehicle moved to a safe location where the
recommended towing methods can be em-
ployed.
!Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip-
ment, with SmartKey in starter switch
turned to position0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
To prevent damage during transport,
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts. Use the towing eyes.
Switch off the ESP (
page 79),
tow-away alarm (
page 83) and the
automatic central locking
(
page 133).
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the gear selector lever
must be in position N and the Smart-
Key must be in starter switch
position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, 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).
If the vehicle is towed with one axle
raised (observe instructions regarding
flexible drive shaft and propeller
shafts), the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position1).
Otherwise, the 4-ETS may become en-
gaged which may cause loss of towing
control.
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.Warning!
G
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain that the SmartKey
is in starter switch position2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re-
move SmartKey from starter switch and re-
insert.
Always tow with a tow bar if:
the engine will not run
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
371 Index
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 310
Time
Setting display mode 127
Time display mode
Setting 127
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 237
Tire speed rating 211, 347
Tire traction 211
Tires 236, 329
Direction of rotation 237
Driving instructions 210
Retreads 236
Rims and tires 329
Service life 237
Temperature 238
Temperature grades 341
Tread depth 240
Wear pattern 238
Winter 240Tools 283
Tow-away alarm 27, 83
Arming 83
Disarming 83
Disarming for transport 83
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 84
Towing eye, front 318
Towing eye, rear 318
Towing the vehicle 315
Stranded vehicle 318
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 317
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 197
Traction 340, 347
Transfer case 145, 347
Gear range 145
Messages in the multifunction
display 146
Switching 145Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 150
Transmission gear selector lever 290
Unlocking manually 290
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread depth (tires) 240
Treadwear 340
Trip computer 136
Trip odometer
Resetting 113
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 295, 296
Turn signals 23, 46
Additional in mirrors 295
Cleaning lenses 246
Front bulbs 295
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 296
Turning off
Engine 52
