Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised
4MATIC vehicles Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No No
Towing away the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (/ page 505).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
A discharged battery has the following effects:
R
The engine cannot be started
R
The electric parking brake cannot be
released or applied
R
The automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i or j
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If the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i, or the multifunction dis‐
play in the instrument cluster does not show
anything, the vehicle must be transported
away (/ page 508). A towing vehicle with
lifting equipment is required for vehicle
transportation.
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NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
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A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.
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A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.
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Breakdown assistance
