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For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems
(→ page 208).
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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.
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised
Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the center position with a steering
wheel lock
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (→ page 367).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged, the following
actions cannot be performed:
R
the engine cannot be started
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
R
the automatic transmission cannot be shifted
to position i or j
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Breakdown assistance
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