The ignition is switched off.
The brake system or power steering system is malfunctioning.
The energy supply or the on-board electrical system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is towed away, significantly more effort may be required to steer and brake than is normally required.
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
the towing eye may become detached.
the vehicle/trailer combination may swerve or overturn.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle identification plate More.
Active Brake Assist
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
HOLD function
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:
Pulling away abruptly can damage the vehicles if the tractive forces are too high.
If you ignore safety and protective measures when towing with a tow rope, this can result in damage to the vehicle.
Observe the following points:
Towing the vehicle at too high a speed or too far can damage the drivetrain.
If you open the driver's or co-driver's door when towing, it can lead to the automatic transmission shifting to position and becoming damaged.
When towing away, you must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving.
In the event of a breakdown, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle transported instead of towed.
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer if it has transmission damage.
Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised | |
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Vehicles with manual transmission and front wheel drive | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | No |
Vehicles with manual transmission and rear wheel drive | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | No | Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the centre position with a steering wheel lock. Maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Vehicles with automatic transmission | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | No | Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the centre position with a steering wheel lock. Maximum 50 km at 50 km/h |
Vehicles with all-wheel drive (4x4) | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | No | No |
If the transmission cannot be shifted to position , have the vehicle transported More. A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required for vehicle transport.