Tow-starting or towing away
Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar sys‐
tems.
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
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Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
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If you tow the vehicle with raised front or
rear axles, you must remove the propeller
shaft between the transfer case and the roll‐
ing axles.
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised
Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h YesYes
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (/ page 401).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged:
R
the engine cannot be started.
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied.
R
the transmission cannot be shifted to posi‐
tion i or j.
Breakdown assistance
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