Practical hints
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 only so far as necessary to have
the vehicle moved to a safe location where
the recommended towing methods can be
employed.
!
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, the automatic transmission must be
in position N and the starter switch must be in
position 2 (୴ page 40).
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, 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).
!
Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment,
with the SmartKey in starter switch turned to
position 0.
!
Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so
could damage the transfer case, which is not
Keep in mind that it is important for the
SmartKey to be in the respective starter switch
positions as described above. As soon as the
SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or
the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is removed
from the vehicle, the automatic transmission will
shift to park position P see “Starter switch posi-
tions” (୴ page 39).
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing
with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
damage radiator and supports.
Warranty.
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie
down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. instructions for towing the vehicle with all
Use the towing eyes.
All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe
wheels on the ground.
Switch off the ESP® (୴ page 99) and the auto-
matic central locking (୴ page 126).
!
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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