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 systems.
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
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 | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
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.