Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised
Only possible on vehicles without 4MATIC.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is important that you observe the safety instructions.
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.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
When leaving the vehicle, take the
SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
See also:
Introduction
In transmission position D, you can use the
steering wheel paddle shifter to restrict or
derestrict the shift range for the automatic
transmission (Y page 147).
The shift range selected is show ...
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be trigg ...
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
For good road surface conditions, the
maximum gradient-climbing capability is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/departure angle of 45°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability ...
