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:
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
- the engine is not running.
- there is a brake system malfunction.
- there is a malfunction in the po ...
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
Observe the notes on tire pressure
.
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
• on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard on th ...
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
► Connecting a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
...