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X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
j.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the automatic locking
(Y page 199).
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 104).
X
Turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position g and leave the SmartKey in the
ignition lock.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 298).
X
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the
KEYLESS-GO start function: you must use
the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton (Y page 126).
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position j when you open the driv-
er's or front-passenger door or when you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. In
order to ensure that the automatic transmis-
sion stays in position i when towing away
the vehicle, you must observe the following
points:
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
i.
X
Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 104).
i
In order to signal a change of direction
when towing the vehicle with the hazard
warning lamps switched on, use the combi-
nation switch as usual. In this case, only the
indicator lamps for the direction of travel
flash. After resetting the combination
switch, the hazard warning lamp starts
flashing again.
Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
When towing away, use a towing rope or a
towing bar with both axles on the ground. Do
not use any tow bar systems.
Transporting the vehicle
Vehicles with automatic transmission
!
When the vehicle is loaded for transport,
the front and rear axles must be stationary
and on the same transportation vehicle.
Positioning over the connection point of the
transport vehicle is not permitted. The drive
train may otherwise be damaged.
All vehicles
!
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.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 125).
X
Shift the transmission to position i.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position j.
300
Towing and tow-starting
Roadside Assistance
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