Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
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the engine will not run
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there is a malfunction in the power
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the starter switch is
in position 2 (
Warning!
G
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.
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To signal turns while being towed with
hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter
switch to position 2 and activate combination
switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner
– only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
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If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the automatic transmission will remain locked in
position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch. For more information, see “Bat-
tery” (
page 507) and “Jump starting”
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When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and
the ignition in position 2 (
page 40), the vehicle
doors lock if the left front wheel is turning at a
speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
above.
To prevent the vehicle doors from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
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Towing of the vehicle should only be done using
the towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow
rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame or sus-
pension parts.