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Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissi-
ble gross weight of your vehicle, the:
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the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle, its weight should not be greater than
the permissible gross weight of your vehicle.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 297).
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When Active Brake Assist, Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is
activated, the vehicle brakes automatically
in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit-
uations:
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when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could be
damaged.
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Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
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When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
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When towing away vehicles with KEYLESS-
GO, use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button. The automatic transmission may
otherwise shift to position j when you
open the driver's or front-passenger door,
which could damage the transmission.
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Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 kilometers). A tow-
ing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be
exceeded.
For towing distances over 30 miles
(50 kilometers), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
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When you are tow-starting or towing
another vehicle, its weight must not exceed
the maximum permissible gross weight of
your vehicle.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed away.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion i when the vehicle is being towed away.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
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cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in
the ignition lock
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cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position i
Deactivate the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (Y page 178). You
could otherwise be locked out when pushing
or towing the vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There
is a risk of burns when removing the rear
cover.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particu-
lar care when removing the rear cover.
Towing and tow-starting
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Breakdown assistance
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