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.
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General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is described under "Mounting a wheel"
.
You should regularly check the pressure of the emergency spare wheel,
particularly prior to long trips, ...
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 ...
Opening and closing the hinged side
windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hinged side windows. If there
is a risk of somebody becoming trapped,
release the switch or push the switc ...