the combination switch, the hazard warn-
ing lamps start flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position P when you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in posi-
tion N when towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XDepress and hold the brake pedal.XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XDepress and hold the brake pedal.XDepress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
Vehicles with manual or automatic trans-
mission:
XLeave the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock.XRelease the brake pedal.XRelease the electric parking brake.XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
( Y page 110).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( Y page 308).
Transporting the vehicle
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.XVehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XMove the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.XTurn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.XSecure the vehicle.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission. You could otherwise damage
the automatic transmission.
Before tow-starting the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
R the battery is connected.
R the engine has cooled down.
R the exhaust system has cooled down.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
( Y page 110).XFit the towing eye ( Y page 310).XSecure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.XDepress and hold the brake pedal.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.Towing and tow-starting311Breakdown assistanceZProCarManuals.com
