Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised !
The engine must be switched off (key in
ignition lock in position 0or position 1) if
the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised or if the parking brake is being
tested on a dynamometer. Otherwise,
intervention by ESP ®
could damage the
brake system.
Towing the vehicle with atow rope or
tow bar G
Ris
kofa ccident
If the brake system is malfunctioning, you
must use a rigid tow bar to tow the vehicle.
Before towing away, mak esure that the steer-
ing can be moved and is not locked.
If there is a malfunctio ninthe power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system, you must
not tow the vehicle. G
Risk of accident
The following can occur if the vehicle is towed:
R the engine may not start.
R the on-board electronics may fail.
R the battery voltage may drop too much.
In these cases, the rear axle will be locked.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
! Use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn
the key to position 2in the ignition. Set the
transmission selector lever to N.Make sure
that you then leave the key in position 2.
Chec kthe transmission position in the
instrument cluster. When towing the vehicle, proceed as follows:
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock
(Y page 203).
X Start the engine and leave the key in the
ignition.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
X Check the transmission position in the
instrumentc luster display (Y page 227).
X Leave the engine running during the entire
towing procedure.
Also observe the following notes:
R When towing, observe the legal require-
ments in all countries concerned.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 338). Tow-starting the vehicle
is not permitted.
R If it is not possible to jump-star tthe vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the transmission has been damaged,
have the vehicle transported to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Observe
the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
R If you are towing the vehicle over a longer
distance, this must be done with the rear
axle raised.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. 340
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! Observe the transmission fluid tempera-
ture (AMG menu) in the on-board computer
when towing. The transmission fluid tem-
perature must not exceed 120 †. If this
occurs, you must stop towing immediately. Fitting the towing eye
Opening covers The bracket for the removable towing eye is
in the bumper at the front.Iti s located under
the cover. X
To open the cover: remove cover0001by
pulling it forward.
X Take cover 0001off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel
wrench 26
out of the tyre-change tool kit
(Y page 288).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Towing the vehicle
Observe the notes from (Y page 339)
onwards.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 203) and that the engine is
on throughout the towing procedure.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster. Removing the towing eye
X Take the wheel wrench 27
out of the tyre-
change tool kit (Y page 288).
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it anti-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Replace the cover and press it until it
engages.
X Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the tyre-change tool kit. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
! Only secure the vehicle by the wheels or
wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such
as axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X Start the engine.
X Ensure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition (Y page 202) and that the engine is
on during the entire loading operation.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
Check the transmission position in the
instrument cluster.
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