Operation Manual

Towing the vehicle with the front axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 292).
!
The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front axle
raised. Otherwise, ESP
®
may intervene and
damage the brake system.
X
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the
KEYLESS-GO start function: you must
use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button (Y page 132).
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the automatic locking
(Y page 198).
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 102).
X
Turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 0 and leave the SmartKey in the
ignition lock.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 292).
!
The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
The transmission automatically shifts to posi-
tion P when you open the driver's or front-
passenger door or when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. In order to
ensure that the transmission stays in position
N when towing the vehicle, you must observe
the following points:
X
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the
KEYLESS-GO start function: you must
use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button (Y page 132).
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the transmission to position N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the automatic locking
(Y page 198).
X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 102).
X
Turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 0 and leave the SmartKey in the
ignition lock.
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 131).
X
Shift the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
Towing
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Roadside Assistance
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