Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the
vehicle be transported with all wheels off
the ground using flatbed or appropriate
wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is
preferable to other types of towing.
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the
vehicle may be towed with all wheels on
the ground or front wheels raised (except
vehicles with 4MATIC*) only so far as
necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing methods can be employed.
!
If the vehicle is towed with the front
axle raised (not permissible for vehicles
with 4MATIC*), the engine must be
shut off (key in starter switch
position 0 or 1). Otherwise the ESP will
immediately be engaged and will apply
the rear wheel brakes.
!
Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip-
ment with key in starter switch turned
to position 0.
!
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the selector lever must
be in position N (manual transmission:
gears disengaged) and the key must be
in starter switch position 2.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and/or 4MATIC*:
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC*:
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground or the front axle raised,
the vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and
at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
To prevent damage during transport,
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing
so could damage the transfer case,
which is not covered by the
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(
୴ page 80) and deactivate the auto-
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
matic central locking (୴ page 129).
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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