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Loading the vehicle for transport
Observe the notes on towing away More.
Connect the tow bar to the towing eye to load the vehicle.
Shift the automatic transmission to position .

The automatic transmission may be locked in position in the event of damage to the electrics. To shift to , provide the on-board electrical system with power More.

Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
Shift the automatic transmission to position .
Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System PLUS)
WARNING Risk of an accident when transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS

The reduced damping forces on the vehicle being transported can cause the vehicle/trailer combination to start to swing.

As a result, when transporting vehicles with the Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/trailer combination may start to skid. Consequently, you could lose control of your vehicle.

When transporting, ensure that:
the vehicle has been loaded onto the transporter correctly
the vehicle is secured at all four wheels with suitable tensioning straps
the maximum permissible speed of 60 km/h is not exceeded when transporting
NOTE Damage to the vehicle from securing it incorrectly
After loading, the vehicle must be secured on all four wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
A minimum distance of 10 cm upwards and 20 cm downwards must be kept to the transport platform.
Transport level is not available for the following vehicles:
  • Mercedes-AMG vehicles

  • Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL

Depending on the model, button is located in the control panel between the steering wheel and the driver's door.

To activate transport level:
press button .

Indicator lamp lights up.

The vehicle is raised by 40 mm compared to the normal level.

Press button again and hold it for at least five seconds.

The vehicle is raised from the raised level to the transport level.

The transport level is reached when indicator lamp flashes and the Max. speed 22  mph   display message appears in the multifunction display.

The vehicle is lowered again in the following situations:
  • When driving faster than 35 km/h.

  • After selecting a drive program using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

    The vehicle is then adjusted to the height of the last active drive program.

Secure the vehicle on all four wheels after loading.
To deactivate transport level:
start the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.

If transport level is activated, indicator lamp flashes.

Press and hold button for at least five seconds.

The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the last active drive program. Indicator lamp goes out.

Drive the vehicle off the transporter.