Towing the vehicle with the axle raised
WARNING Risk of accident when towing with the ignition switched on
When towing away with the front axle raised and the ignition switched on, ASR can brake the rear axle wheels in an erratic manner.
The vehicle can lose directional stability.
Switch off the ignition before towing the vehicle with the front axle raised.
NOTE Damage to the transmission due to towing with an axle raised on vehicles with 4MATIC
The transmission can be damaged by towing with the front or rear axle raised.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may be towed with both axles on the ground or loaded and transported.
With the rear axle raised
Observe the notes on permissible towing methods More.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps More.
Deactivate tow-away protection More.
Move the front wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Fix the steering wheel in the centre position with a steering wheel lock.
Release the parking brake More.
Turn the key to position 
in the ignition lock and remove the key from the ignition lock.
in the ignition lock and remove the key from the ignition lock. Take the key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h.