Information on 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or rear axle, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical system If the battery is defective, the automatic transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's electrical system in the same way as when jump-starting .
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer.
See also:
Air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
• frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger
front air bags and dr ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the grou ...
Additional service products
Checking coolant level
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a r ...