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X Slide coverA from negative terminalB
direction of arrow.
X Connect negative terminal? of charged
batteryC with negative terminalB with
a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
negative terminal? of charged battery
C first.
in
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.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
X Start engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery and run at idle speed.
You can now turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not switch on the
headlamps under any circumstances.
X Remove the jumper cables from negative
terminals? andB first.
RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the
automatic transmission which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
RDo not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
X Remove the jumper cables from positive
terminals; and=.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
X Close cover: of positive terminal=.
X Slide coverA back onto negative terminal
B.
X Have the battery checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RTowing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
G Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
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.
!
Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
G Warning!
!
Do not use the towing eye bolt for
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not recognize
potential danger.
recovery, as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
i If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter
switch
!
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
To prevent damage during transport, do
Rthe automatic transmission will remain in
park position P
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
Model Year | 2010 |
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