Towing and tow-starting
319
Removing the towing eye
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position 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 automatic transmission
stays in position N when towing, do the
following:
X Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
X Attach cover: to the bumper and press
until it engages.
X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 0 in the
ignition lock.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Only possible for vehicles without
4MATIC.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the
SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop button
When having your vehicle towed with the rear
axle raised, observe the important safety
notes (Y page 317).
(
Y page 139).
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
!
The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP® could
otherwise damage the brake system.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning flashers
X Switch on the hazard warning flashers
(
Y page 109).
(
Y page 109).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey.
X When leaving the vehicle, take the
SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
X Leave the SmartKey inserted in the ignition
lock in position 2.
i When towing with the hazard warning
flashers switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal in which direction
you are changing. In this case, only the
indicator lamps for the direction of travel
flash. When you reset the combination
switch, the hazard warning flashers start
flashing again.
Towing vehicles with both axles on
the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the
important safety notes (Y page 317).
G Warning
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
Transporting the vehicle
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.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or
transporter if you wish to transport it.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
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| 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 | 2011 |
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