In the event of a breakdown, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle transported instead of towed.
When a vehicle which is not started, and has front wheel drive and automatic transmission, is pushed or pulled too far and too quickly, it can become damaged.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and rear wheel drive: if there is a malfunction, the automatic transmission may be locked in position 
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If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position 
, transport the vehicle More. A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required for vehicle transport.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and front wheel drive: if there is a malfunction, the automatic transmission may be locked in position . You can release the parking lock manually More.
If the automatic transmission cannot be shifted to position , transport the vehicle More. A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required for vehicle transport.
 Both axles on the ground |  Front axle raised |  Rear axle raised |
|---|---|---|
Yes, no further than 100 km at 50 km/h | Yes, no further than 100 km at 50 km/h | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h |
Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised |
|---|---|---|
Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the centre position with a steering wheel lock |
Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised |
|---|---|---|
No (when the vehicle is not switched on) Yes (when the vehicle is switched on), maximum 5 km at 20 km/h | Yes | No (when the vehicle is not switched on) Yes (when the vehicle is switched on), maximum 5 km at 20 km/h |
Both axles on the ground | Front axle raised | Rear axle raised |
|---|---|---|
Yes, no further than 50 km at 50 km/h | No | No |
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be performed by a towing company.