Position B represents the charged battery of
another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack.
XFlip up cover : of positive terminal = in
direction of arrow.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
XConnect positive terminal ; of charged
battery B with positive terminal = with a
jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive
terminal ; of charged battery B first.
XStart engine of the vehicle with charged
battery B and run at idle speed.
XConnect negative terminal ? of charged
battery B with negative terminal A with
a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
negative terminal ? of charged battery
B first.
XStart engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery and run at idle speed.
You can now turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not switch on the
headlamps under any circumstances.
XRemove the jumper cables from negative
terminals ? and A first.
XRemove the jumper cables from positive
terminals ; and =.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
XSlide cover : from positive terminal =
back.
XHave the battery checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle
be transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
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
employed.
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and activate combination switch for left or
right turn signal in usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate. Upon
canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
Towing eyes
Front towing eyes
:Towing eyes
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located on the driver’s
side under the rear bumper.
:Towing eye
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto a
trailer or transporter.
XMove the gear selector lever to neutral
position N.
XShift the transfer case to neutral
position N.
XTo avoid damaging the vehicle, it should
only be tied down on the wheels/wheel
rims, not on chassis components such as
the transverse link or trailing arm.
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
! When removing drive shaft, place M10
nuts on bolts as distance sleeves and
tighten using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts when
reinstalling the drive shaft.
XComply with all towing information
(Y page 239).
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
XMove the gear selector lever to neutral
position N.
XShift the transfer case to neutral
position N.
In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding 30
miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The
propeller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
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