Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.
Vehicle equipment/towing method | Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised |
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Vehicles with manual transmission | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Vehicles with automatic transmission | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | No | Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the centre position with a steering wheel lock. |
4MATIC vehicles | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | No | No |
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be performed by a towing company.
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than towing it away.
Vehicle equipment/towing method | Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised |
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | No | Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the centre position with a steering wheel lock. |
If the multifunction display is not working or the Towing not permitted See Owner's Manual display message appears, only transporting is permitted.
If the vehicle is located in a danger zone, it can be recovered from the danger zone despite the display message or the display not working.
It must not be towed further than 50 m with both axles on the ground. A towing speed of 10 km/h must not be exceeded. Beyond these limits, only transporting is permitted.