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Practical hints
Towing
5
With front axle damage
̈
Turn the key to position 1 in the igni-
tion lock(
୴ page 111).
In the event of a malfunction in the
electrical system
If the battery is malfunctioning, the auto-
matic transmission will be locked in
position
P. To shift the automatic trans-
mission to position
N, you must provide
power to the vehicle’s electrical system
in the same way as jump-starting
(
୴ page 581).
Have the vehicle transported on a trans-
porter or trailer.
The towing eye can be used to pull the
vehicle onto a special transporter or
trailer for transportation.
̈ Shift the transmission to neutral or
move the selector lever to
position
N.
!CAUTION
The vehicle must not be towed with
its front wheels raised and with the
key in position
2 in the ignition lock.
Active brake intervention by ESP
®
or
ASR could otherwise lock the wheels
and damage the brake system.
Transporting the vehicle
!CAUTION
Only secure the vehicle at the
wheels/rims. Your vehicle could oth-
erwise be damaged.
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