Towing away the vehicle with both axles on the ground
WARNING Risk of accident when towing with steering wheel lock
You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is engaged.
Always switch on the ignition when towing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
WARNING Risk of accident when towing a vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away is heavier than the permissible gross mass of your vehicle, the following situations can occur:
the towing eye may become detached.
the vehicle/trailer combination may swerve or overturn.
Before tow-starting or towing away, check if the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away exceeds the permissible gross mass.
Information on the vehicle's permissible gross mass can be found on the vehicle identification plate More.
NOTE Damage due to towing the vehicle at too high a speed or too far
Towing the vehicle at too high a speed or too far can damage the drivetrain.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h.
Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
NOTE Damage due to incorrect connection of the tow bar
Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to the towing eyes.
NOTE Damage due to pulling force being too high
Pulling away abruptly can damage the vehicles if the tractive forces are too high.
Pull away as straight, slowly and smoothly as possible.
Observe the notes on permissible towing methods More.
Make sure that the battery is connected and charged.
If the battery is discharged, observe the following points:
The ignition cannot be switched on.
It is not possible to release or apply the electric parking brake.
The transmission cannot be shifted to position
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Vehicles with manual transmission
Switch on the hazard warning lamps More.
Fit the towing eye More.
Secure the towing device.
Switch on the ignition.
Deactivate automatic locking More.
Deactivate Active Brake Assist More.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
Release the parking brake More.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Switch on the hazard warning lamps More.
Fit the towing eye More.
Secure the towing device.
Switch on the ignition.
Deactivate automatic locking More.
Do not activate the HOLD function.
Deactivate Active Brake Assist More.
Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC More.
Shift the transmission to More.
More. Release the parking brake More.
Recovering a vehicle that is stuck
NOTE Damage due to pulling force being too high
Pulling away abruptly can damage the vehicles if the tractive forces are too high.
Pull away as straight, slowly and smoothly as possible.
If the drive wheels get trapped on loose or muddy ground, recover the vehicle with the utmost care, especially so if the vehicle is laden.
Observe the notes on permissible towing methods More.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle that is stuck when a trailer is attached.
If possible, pull the vehicle out backwards using the tracks it made before it became stuck.