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.
Vehicles with manual transmission | |
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Both axles on the ground | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Front axle raised | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Rear axle raised | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Vehicles with automatic transmission | |
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Both axles on the ground | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Front axle raised | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Rear axle raised | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
4MATIC vehicles | |
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Both axles on the ground | Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Front axle raised | No |
Rear axle raised | No |
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be performed by a towing company.