Towing vehicles with four-wheel drive
(4Drive)
Four-wheel drive vehicles (4Drive) can be
towed using a tow bar or tow rope. If the vehi-
cle is towed with the front or rear axle suspen-
ded, the engine must be switched o, other-
wise the transmission may be damaged.
Deactivate roll-away protection (vehicles
with automatic transmission) ›››page225
If necessary, to release the parking brake so
that the vehicle can be pushed or towed:
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Keep the brake pedal pressed down and se-
lect the N position on the gear selector. Next,
conrm Deactivate rolling protection in the
Infotainment System.
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OR: open the vehicle settings in the infotain-
ment system > Vehicle > Brakes > Deacti-
vate the “Roll-away protection function”.
WARNING
During the towing of a vehicle, the driving
behaviour and braking capacity change con-
siderably.
WARNING
Never allow the vehicle to be towed if it has
no power.
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When towing, never remove the key from
the ignition or disconnect the ignition with
the ignition and start button. Otherwise, the
electronic lock of the steering column could
suddenly get blocked and it would be impos-
sible to steer the vehicle. This could cause an
accident, serious injury and loss of control of
the vehicle.
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If the vehicle runs out of power during tow-
ing, stop the process immediately and seek
the assistance of specialised personnel.
NOTICE
Towing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow
bar can cause damage to the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is towed with a tow cable or
tow bar, special care must be taken.
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If possible, have the vehicle transported on
a tow truck.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is pushed by hand, the tail light
units, the side spoilers of the rear window
and large sheet metal surfaces may be dam-
aged. In addition, the rear spoiler could be
detached.
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If the vehicle is pushed by hand, the tail
light units, the side spoilers of the rear win-
dow, large sheet metal surfaces or the rear
spoiler.
NOTICE
Removing and attaching the cover and the
towing eye may cause damage to the vehicle,
for example, on the paintwork.
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To avoid damaging the vehicle, remove and
replace the cover and the towing eye care-
fully.
NOTICE
Using a towing eye that is not suitable for the
vehicle can damage it.
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When towing, always use the vehicle’s tow-
ing eye, which forms part of the on-board
tools, or an appropriate eye for towing.
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