Towing the vehicle with the axle raised
WARNING Risk of accident due to towing when the vehicle is switched on
When the vehicle is being towed away and is switched on with the front axle raised, ASR can brake the rear axle wheels in an erratic manner.
The vehicle can lose directional stability.
Switch off the vehicle before towing it with the front axle raised.
NOTE Damage to the transmission due to towing with an axle raised on vehicles with 4x4 all-wheel drive
The transmission can be damaged by towing with the front or rear axle raised.
Only tow vehicles equipped with 4x4 all-wheel drive with both axles on the ground, or load them onto another vehicle for transport.
With the front or rear axle raised
On vehicles with front or rear wheel drive, always raise the drive axle.
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.
If the rear axle is raised:
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.