Get Breakdown assistance Guide for Mercedes CLA 4 Door Second Generation (2019-2024)

EmergEmergencyency

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The safety vests are located in the storage com-

partments in the driver's and front passenger

door.

Pull out the safety vest bag by the loop.

Open the safety vest bag and pull out the

safety vest.

There are also safety vest compartments in

the rear door storage compartments in which

safety vests can be stored.

Maximum number of washes

Maximum wash temperature

Do not bleach

Do not iron

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry clean

Class 2 safety vest

The requirements dened by the legal standard

are only fullled if the safety vest is the correct

size and is fully closed.

Replace the safety vest in the following cases:

The reective strips are damaged or dirty

The maximum permissible number of washes

is exceeded

The uorescence has faded

WWararning trning triangleiangle

RRemoemoving tving the whe wararning trning triangleiangle

Push both sides of warning triangle holder 1

in the direction of the arrow and open it.

Remove warning triangle 2.

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SeSetting up ttting up the whe wararning trning triangleiangle

Fold side reectors 1 upwards to form a tri-

angle and attach at the top using upper press-

stud

Fold legs 3 down and out to the side.

FFirsirst-aid kitt-aid kit (so-sided)(so-sided) ovovererviewview

First-aid kit (so sided) 1 is on the le or right in

the trunk, depending on the vehicle version.

Flat tireFlat tire

NNoottes ones on atat tirtireses

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to a at

tire

A at tire severely aects the driving charac-

teristics as well as the steering and braking of

the vehicle.

Tirires wites withouthout rrun-atun-at ccharharactactererisistics:tics:

Do not drive with a at tire.

Change the at tire immediately with an

emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.

Alternatively, consult a qualied special-

ist workshop.

Tirires wites withh rrun-atun-at ccharharactactererisistics:tics:

Observe the information and warning

notes on MOExtended tires (run-at

tires).

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In the event of a at tire, the following options are

available depending on your vehicle's equipment:

Vehicles witehicles with MOExth MOExtended tirended tires:es: it is possible

to continue the journey for a short period of

time. Make sure you observe the notes on

MOExtended tires (run-at tires)

(/ page 276).

Vehicles witehicles with a TIREFIT kit:h a TIREFIT kit: you can repair the

tire so that it is possible to continue the jour-

ney for a short period of time. To do this, use

the TIREFIT kit (/ page 277).

Vehicles witehicles with Merh Mercedes me connect:cedes me connect: you can

make a call for breakdown assistance via the

overhead control panel in the case of a break-

down (/ page 241).

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All vehicles:ehicles: change the wheel (/ page 318).

The emergency spare wheel is only available

in certain countries.

NNoottes on MOExtes on MOExtended tirended tireses (r(run-atun-at tirtires)es)

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident when driving in

limp-home mode

When driving in emergency mode the handling

characteristics are impaired.

Do not exceed the specied maximum

speed of the MOExtended tires.

Avoid any abrupt steering and driving

maneuvers as well as driving over obsta-

cles (curbs, pot holes, o-road). This

applies, in particular, to a loaded vehicle.

Stop driving in the emergency mode if

you notice:

Banging noise

Vehicle vibration

Smoke which smells like rubber

Continuous ESP

intervention

Cracks in the tire side walls

Aer driving in emergency mode, have

the rims checked by a qualied specialist

workshop with regard to their further

use.

The defective tire must be replaced in

every case.

With MOExtended tires (run-at tires), you can

continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a

total loss of pressure in one or more tires. How-

ever, the tire aected must not show any clearly

visible damage.

You can recognize MOExtended tires by the

MOExtended marking which appears on the side

wall of the tire.

Vehicles witehicles with tirh tire pre pressuressure loss we loss wararning systning system:em:

MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-

tion with an activated tire pressure loss warning

system.

Vehicles witehicles with tirh tire pre pressuressure monite monitororing sying syststem:em:

MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-

tion with an activated tire pressure monitoring

system.

If a pressure loss warning message appears in the

driver's display, proceed as follows:

Check the tire for damage.

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If driving on, observe the following notes.

Driving distiving distance possible in emergance possible in emergency modeency mode

aeraer tthe prhe pressuressure loss we loss wararning:ning:

Load conditionLoad condition DrDriving distiving distance possi-ance possi-

ble in emergble in emergency modeency mode

Partially laden 50 miles (80 km)

Fully laden 19 miles (30 km)

The driving distance possible in emergency mode

may vary depending on the driving style. Observe

the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h).

If a tire has gone at and cannot be replaced with

an MOExtended tire, you can use a standard tire

as a temporary measure.

TIREFIT kit stTIREFIT kit stororagage locatione location

The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk oor.

Tire sealant bottle

Tire ination compressor

Depending on the model, the TIREFIT kit may also

be located in other places under the trunk oor.

Using tUsing the TIREFIT kithe TIREFIT kit

RReqequiruirements:ements:

Tire sealant bottle and tire ination compres-

sor (/ page 277)

TIREFIT sticker

Gloves

You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora-

tion damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly

those in the tire contact surface. You can use

TIREFIT in outside temperatures down to -4 °F

(-20 °C).

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident when using

tire sealant

The tire sealant may be unable to seal the tire

properly, especially in the following cases:

There are large cuts or punctures in the

tire (larger than damage previously men-

tioned)

The wheel rims have been damaged

Aer journeys with very low tire pressure

or with at tires

Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualied specialist workshop.

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WARNINGARNING Risk of injury and poisoning

from tire sealant

The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-

tion. Do not allow it to come into contact with

the skin, eyes or clothing, and do not swallow

it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes. Keep the

tire sealant away from children.

If you come into contact with the tire sealant,

observe the following:

Rinse o the tire sealant from your skin

immediately using water.

If tire sealant gets into your eyes, thor-

oughly rinse out the eyes using clean

water.

If tire sealant has been swallowed, imme-

diately rinse out the mouth thoroughly

and drink plenty of water. Do not induce

vomiting and seek medical attention

immediately.

Change out of any clothes contaminated

with tire sealant immediately.

If allergic reactions occur, seek medical

attention immediately.

NOOTETE Overheating due to the tire ination

compressor running too long

Do not run the tire ination compressor

for longer than ten minutes without inter-

ruption.

Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on

the sticker on the tire ination compressor.

Have the tire sealant bottle replaced in a qualied

specialist workshop every ve years.

Do not remove any foreign objects which have

entered the tire.

Ax part 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the

instrument cluster within the driver's eld of

vision.

Ax part 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the

valve on the wheel with the faulty tire.

Pull plug 4 with the cable and hose 5 out

of the tire ination compressor housing.

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Push the plug of hose 5 into ange 6 of tire

sealant bottle

1 until the plug engages.

Place tire sealant bottle 1 head downwards

into recess

2 of the tire ination compressor.

Remove the valve cap from valve 7 on the

faulty tire.

Screw lling hose 8 onto valve 7.

Insert plug 4 into a 12 V socket in your vehi-

cle.

Switch on the vehicle.

Switch on the tire ination compressor using

On/O switch 3.

The tire is inated. First, tire sealant is pum-

ped into the tire. The pressure may briey rise

to approximately 500 kPa (5.0 bar/73 psi).

Do no

Do not switct switchh oo tthe tirhe tiree inationination comcomprpressoressor

durduring ting this phase!his phase!

Let the tire ination compressor run for a max-

imum of ten minutes.

The tire should then have attained a tire pres-

sure of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).

If tire sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the

aected area as quickly as possible. It is prefera-

ble to use clean water.

If you get tire sealant on your clothing, have it

cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethy-

lene.

If,

If, aeraer tten minuten minutes, a tires, a tire pre pressuressure of 200 kPae of 200 kPa

(2.0 bar/29 psi) has no(2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attt been attained:ained:

Switch o the tire ination compressor.

Unscrew the lling hose from the valve of the

faulty tire.

Please note that tire sealant may leak out when

unscrewing the lling hose.

Drive forwards or in reverse very slowly for

approximately 33  (10 m).

Pump up the tire again.

Aer a maximum of ten minutes the tire pres-

sure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/

29 psi).

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to the

specied tire pressure not being achieved

If the specied tire pressure is not achieved

aer the specied time, the tire is too badly

damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the

tire in this instance.

The braking characteristics as well as the driv-

ing characteristics may be greatly impaired.

Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualied specialist workshop.

If,If, aeraer tten minuten minutes, a tires, a tire pre pressuressure of 200 kPae of 200 kPa

(2.0 bar/29 psi) has been att(2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained:ained:

Switch o the tire ination compressor.

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Unscrew the lling hose from the valve of the

faulty tire.

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident from driving

with sealed tires

A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant

impairs the handling characteristics and is not

suitable for higher speeds.

Adapt your driving style accordingly and

drive carefully.

Do not exceed the maximum speed limit

with a tire that has been repaired using

tire sealant.

Observe the maximum permissible speed for a

tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph

(80 km/h).

NOOTETE Staining caused by leaking tire seal-

ant

Aer use, excess tire sealant may leak out

from the lling hose.

Therefore, place the lling hose in the

plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT

kit.

ENVIR

ENVIRONMENTONMENTAL NOAL NOTETE Environmental

pollution caused by environmentally irre-

sponsible disposal

Tire sealant contains pollutants.

Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of

professionally, e.g. at an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire ina-

tion compressor.

Pull away immediately.

Stop driving aer approximately ten minutes

and check the tire pressure using the tire

ination compressor.

The tire pressure must now be at least

130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to the

specied tire pressure not being attained

If the specied tire pressure is not reached,

the tire is too badly damaged. The tire sealant

cannot repair the tire in this instance.

The braking and driving characteristics may be

greatly impaired.

Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualied specialist workshop.

In cases such as the one mentioned above, con-

tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

TTo incro increase tease the tirhe tire pre pressuressure:e: switch on the

tire ination compressor.

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TTo ro reduce teduce the tirhe tire pre pressuressure:e: press pressure

release button 1 next to manometer 2.

When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the

lling hose from the valve of the sealed tire.

Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the

sealed tire.

Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire ina-

tion compressor.

The lling hose stays on the tire sealant bottle.

Drive to the nearest qualied specialist work-

shop and have the tire, tire sealant bottle and

lling hose replaced there.

BattBatterery (vy (vehicle)ehicle)

NNoottes on tes on the 12 V batthe 12 V batteryery

WARNINGARNING Risk of an accident due to work

carried out incorrectly on the battery

Work carried out incorrectly on the battery

can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This

can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-

tems and impair the operating safety of your

vehicle.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

When braking

In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers

and/or when the vehicle's speed is not

adapted to the road conditions

In the event of a short circuit or a similar

incident, contact a qualied specialist

workshop immediately.

Do not drive on.

Always have work on the battery carried

out at a qualied specialist workshop.

Further information on ABS (/ page 159)

Further information on ESP

(/ page 159)

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends

that you only use batteries which have been tes-

ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-

Benz.

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All vehicles exehicles excepcept vt vehicles witehicles with a lith a lithium-ion bat-hium-ion bat-

tteryery

WARNINGARNING Risk of explosion due to elec-

trostatic charge

Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly

explosive gas mixture in the battery.

To discharge any electrostatic charge

that may have built up, touch the metal

vehicle body before handling the battery.

The highly ammable gas mixture is created while

the battery is charging and during starting assis-

tance.

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WARNINGARNING Danger of chemical burns from

the battery acid

Battery acid is caustic.

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or

clothing.

Do not lean over the battery.

Do not inhale battery gases.

Keep children away from the battery.

Immediately rinse battery acid o thor-

oughly with plenty of clean water and

seek medical attention immediately.

All vAll vehiclesehicles

ENVIR

ENVIRONMENTONMENTAL NOAL NOTETE Environmental

damage due to improper disposal of bat-

teries

Batteries contain pollutants. It is

illegal to dispose of them with the household

rubbish.

Dispose of batteries in an

environmentally responsible manner.

Take discharged batteries to a qualied

specialist workshop or to a collection

point for used batteries.

If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con-

tact a qualied specialist workshop.

Comply with safety notes and take protective

measures when handling batteries.

Risk of explosion.

Fire, open ames and smoking are

prohibited when handling the battery.

Avoid creating sparks.

Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or

clothing. Wear suitable protective

clothing, in particular gloves, an apron

and a face mask. Immediately rinse

electrolyte or acid splashes o with

clean water. Consult a doctor if neces-

sary.

Wear safety glasses.

Keep children away.

Observe this Operator's Manual.

Observe the following if you do not intend to use

the vehicle over an extended period of time:

Activate standby mode.

Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery

charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-

sult a qualied specialist workshop to discon-

nect the battery.

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NNoottes on stes on stararting assistting assistance and cance and charharging tging the 12he 12

V battV batteryery

All vAll vehiclesehicles

When charging the battery and during starting

assistance, always use the jump-start connection

point in the engine compartment.

NOTETE Damage to the battery from over-

voltage

When charging using a battery charger without

a maximum charging voltage, the battery or

the on-board electronics may be damaged.

Only use battery chargers with a maxi-

mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.

WARNINGARNING Risk of explosion due to igniting

hydrogen gas

If there is a short circuit or sparks start to

form when charging a battery, there is a dan-

ger of the hydrogen gas igniting.

Take care that the positive terminal of a

connected battery does not come into

contact with vehicle parts.

Never place metal objects or tools on a

battery.

When connecting and disconnecting the

battery, always observe the sequence of

battery terminals described.

Always take care to connect only battery

terminals of identical polarity when jump

starting a vehicle.

During starting assistance, it is essential

to observe the sequence described for

connecting and disconnecting the

jumper cables.

Do not connect or disconnect the bat-

tery terminals while the engine is run-

ning.

WARNINGARNING Risk of explosion due to a mix-

ture of explosive gases

A mixture of explosive gases can escape from

the battery during charging and jump starting.

Fire, open ames, smoking and creating

sparks must be avoided.

Make sure that there is sucient ventila-

tion.

Do not stand over the battery.

WARNINGARNING Risk of explosion from a frozen

battery

A discharged battery may freeze at tempera-

tures slightly above or below freezing point.

During starting assistance or battery charging,

battery gas can be released.

Always allow a battery to thaw before

charging it or performing starting assis-

tance.

If the indicator/warning lamps in the instrument

cluster do not light up at low temperatures, it is

very likely that the discharged battery has frozen.

In this case you may neither jump-start the vehi-

cle nor charge the battery.

The service life of a battery that has been thawed

may be dramatically shortened. The starting char-

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acteristics may be impaired, especially at low

temperatures.

It is recommended that you have a thawed battery

checked at a qualied specialist workshop.

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All vehiclesehicles

NOTETE Damage caused by numerous or

extended attempts to start the engine

Numerous or extended attempts to start the

engine may damage the catalytic converter

due to non-combusted fuel.

Avoid numerous and extended attempts

to start the engine.

Observe the following points during starting assis-

tance and when charging the battery:

Only use undamaged jumper cables/charging

cables with a sucient cross-section and

insulated terminal clamps.

Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps

must not come into contact with other metal

parts while the jumper cable/charging cable

is connected to the battery/jump-start con-

nection point.

The jumper cable/charging cable must not

come into contact with any parts which may

move when the engine is running.

Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-

tery is electrostatically charged.

Keep away from re and open ames.

Do not lean over the battery.

Observe the additional following points when

charging the battery:

Only use battery chargers tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

Read the battery charger's operating instruc-

tions before charging the battery.

Observe the additional following points during

starting assistance:

Starting assistance may only be provided

using vehicles, batteries or other jump start

devices with a nominal voltage of 12 V.

The vehicles must not touch.

Vehicles witehicles with a gh a gasoline engine:asoline engine: jump-start the

vehicle only when the engine and exhaust sys-

tem are cold.

SSttararting assistting assistance and cance and charharging tging the 12 V batthe 12 V batteryery

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The vehicle is secured with the electric park-

ing brake.

Vehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: The

transmission is in position j.

The vehicle and all electrical consumers are

switched o.

The hood is open.

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Example: engine compartment

Slide cover 1 of POSITIVE contact 2 on the

jump-starting connection point in the direction

of the arrow.

Connect POSITIVE contact 2 on your vehicle

to the positive terminal of the donor battery

using the jumper cable/charging cable.

Always begin with POSITIVE contact 2 on

your own vehicle rst.

DurDuring sting stararting assistting assistance:ance: start the engine of

the donor vehicle and run at idle speed.

Connect the negative terminal of the donor

battery and ground point 3 of your own vehi-

cle by using the jumper cable/charging cable.

Begin with the donor battery rst.

DurDuring sting stararting assistting assistance:ance: start the engine of

your own vehicle.

DurDuring ting the che charharging prging process:ocess: start the charg-

ing process.

DurDuring sting stararting assistting assistance:ance: let the engines run

for several minutes.

DurDuring sting stararting assistting assistance:ance: before disconnect-

ing the jumper cable, switch on an electrical

consumer on your own vehicle, e.g. the rear

window heater or lighting.

When the starting assistance/charging process is

complete, perform the following steps:

First, remove the jumper cable/charging cable

from ground point 3 and the negative termi-

nal of the donor battery, then POSITIVE con-

tact 2 and the positive terminal of the donor

battery. Begin each time with the contacts on

your own vehicle rst.

Aer removing the jumper cable/charging

cable, close cover 1 of POSITIVE contact

Further information can be obtained at a qualied

specialist workshop.

RReplacing teplacing the 12 V batthe 12 V batteryery

Observe the notes on the 12 V battery

(/ page 281).

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the

12 V battery replaced at a qualied specialist

workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Observe the following notes if you want to replace

the battery yourself:

Always replace a faulty battery with a battery

which meets the specic vehicle require-

ments.

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The vehicle is equipped with an AGM technol-

ogy battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) or a lith-

ium-ion battery. Full vehicle functionality is

only guaranteed with an AGM battery or lith-

ium-ion battery. For safety reasons, Mercedes-

Benz recommends that you only use batteries

which have been tested and approved for your

vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

Carry over detachable parts, such as vent

hoses, elbow ttings or terminal covers from

the battery being replaced.

Make sure that the vent hose is always con-

nected to the original opening on the side of

the battery.

Install any existing or supplied cell caps.

Otherwise, gases or battery acid could

escape.

Make sure that detachable parts are recon-

nected in the same way.

TToow stw stararting or toting or towing awaywing away

PPerermittmitted toed towing metwing methods (non plug-in hhods (non plug-in hybrybrid)id)

Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your

vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than

towing it away.

For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both

axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems.

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident when towing

with steering wheel locking

When the steering wheel locking is engaged,

you can no longer steer the vehicle.

Always switch on the vehicle when tow-

ing with a tow rope or tow bar.

NOOTETE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-

ing away incorrectly

Observe the instructions and notes on

towing away.

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PPerermittmitted toed towing metwing methodshods

VVehicle eqehicle equipment/touipment/towing metwing methodhod

BotBoth axles on th axles on the grhe groundound FFrront axle ront axle raisedaised RRear axle rear axle raisedaised

Vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion

Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at

31 mph (50 km/h)

Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at

31 mph (50 km/h)

Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at

31 mph (50 km/h)

4MATIC vehicles Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at

31 mph (50 km/h)

No No

TTo too tow witw with a rh a raised axle:aised axle: towing should be per-

formed by a towing company.

TToowing twing the vhe vehicle witehicle with both both axles on th axles on the grhe groundound

Observe the notes on the permitted towing

methods (/ page 286).

Make sure that the battery is connected and

charged.

Observe the following points when the battery is

discharged:

The vehicle cannot be started

The electric parking brake cannot be released

or applied

Vehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: The

transmission cannot be shied to position i

or j.

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: If the

transmission cannot be shied to position i

or if the display does not show anything,

transport the vehicle (/ page 289). A towing

vehicle with liing equipment is required for

vehicle transportation.

NOOTETE Damage due to towing away at

excessively high speeds or over long dis-

tances

The drivetrain could be damaged when towing

at excessively high speeds or over long distan-

ces.

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A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)

must not be exceeded.

A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)

must not be exceeded.

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident when towing a

vehicle which is too heavy

If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away

is heavier than the permissible gross mass of

your vehicle, the following situations can

occur:

The towing eye may become detached.

The vehicle/trailer combination may

swerve or rollover.

Before tow-starting or towing away,

check if the vehicle to be tow-started or

towed away exceeds the permissible

gross mass.

If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away, its

permissible gross mass must not exceed the per-

missible gross mass of the towing vehicle.

Information on the permissible gross mass of

the vehicle can be found on the vehicle identi-

cation plate (/ page 329).

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: Do not

open the driver's door or front passenger

door; the transmission otherwise automati-

cally shis to position j.

Install the towing eye (/ page 290).

Fasten the towing device.

NOOTETE Damage due to incorrect connec-

tion of the tow bar

Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to

the towing eyes.

Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism

(/ page 72).

Do not activate the HOLD function.

Deactivate the tow-away alarm (/ page 86).

Deactivate Active Brake Assist (/ page 181).

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: Shi to

position i.

Release the electric parking brake.

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to limited

safety-related functions during the towing

process

Safety-related functions are limited or no lon-

ger available in the following situations:

The vehicle is switched o.

The brake system or power steering sys-

tem is malfunctioning.

The energy supply or the on-board electri-

cal system is malfunctioning.

When your vehicle is towed away, signicantly

more eort may be required to steer and

brake than is normally required.

Use a tow bar.

Make sure that the steering wheel can

move freely before towing the vehicle

away.

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NOOTETE Damage due to excessive tractive

power

If you pull away sharply, the tractive power

may be too high and the vehicles could be

damaged.

Pull away slowly and smoothly.

Loading tLoading the vhe vehicle fehicle for tror transportansport

Observe the notes on towing away

(/ page 287).

Connect the towing device to the towing eye

in order to load the vehicle.

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: Shi

the automatic transmission to position i.

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: The

automatic transmission may be locked in posi-

tion j in the event of damage to the electri-

cal system. To shi to i, provide the on-

board electrical system with power

(/ page 284).

Load the vehicle onto the transporter.

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmission:ansmission: Shi

the automatic transmission to position j.

Use the electric parking brake to secure the

vehicle against rolling away.

Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.

Vehicles witehicles with adaph adaptivtive dame damping adjusping adjustmenttment

WARNINGARNING Risk of an accident when trans-

porting vehicles with adaptive damping

adjustment

When transporting vehicles with adaptive

damping adjustment, the vehicle/trailer com-

bination may begin to rock and start to skid.

Load the vehicle correctly onto the

transporter.

Secure the vehicle on all four wheels

with suitable tensioning straps.

Do not exceed the maximum permissible

speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) when trans-

porting.

NOOTETE Damage to the vehicle from secur-

ing it incorrectly

Aer loading, the vehicle must be

secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,

the vehicle could be damaged.

A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm)

upwards and 4 in (10 cm) downwards

must be kept to the transport platform.

Secure the vehicle on all four wheels aer

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4MATIC vTIC vehicles/vehicles/vehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic trans-ans-

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Make sure that the front and rear axles come

to rest on the same transportation vehicle.

NOOTETE Damage to the drive train due to

incorrect positioning of the vehicle

Do not position the vehicle above the

connection point of the transport vehi-

cle.

TToowing eywing eye ste stororagage locatione location

The towing eye is located in the stowage space

under the trunk oor.

InstInstalling and ralling and remoemoving tving the tohe towing eyewing eye

Press the mark on cover 1 inwards and

remove.

Screw in the towing eye clockwise as far as it

will go and tighten.

Make sure that cover 1 engages in the

bumper when you remove the towing eye.

NOOTETE Damage to the vehicle due to incor-

rect use of the towing eye or trailer hitch

When a towing eye or trailer hitch is used to

recover a vehicle, the vehicle may be damaged

in the process.

Only use the towing eye or trailer hitch to

tow away or tow start the vehicle.

Do not use the towing eye or trailer hitch

to tow the vehicle during recovery.

TTooww-st-stararting tting the vhe vehicleehicle

VVehicles witehicles with auth automatic tromatic transmissionansmission

NOTETE Damage to the automatic transmis-

sion due to tow starting

The automatic transmission may be damaged

in the process of tow starting vehicles with

automatic transmission.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

must not be tow started.

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission must

not be tow-started.

ElectrElectrical fusesical fuses

NNoottes on electres on electrical fusesical fuses

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to overloaded lines

If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if

you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper-

age, the electric line could be overloaded.

This could result in a re.

Always replace faulty fuses with speci-

ed new fuses containing the correct

amperage.

NOOTETE Damage due to incorrect fuses

Electrical components or systems may be

damaged by incorrect fuses, or their function-

ality may be signicantly impaired.

Only use fuses that have been approved

by Mercedes-Benz and which have the

correct fuse rating.

Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the

same rating, which you can recognize by the color

and the label. The fuse ratings and further infor-

mation to be observed can be found in the fuse

assignment diagram.

Fuse assignment diagruse assignment diagram:am: on the fuse box in the

engine compartment (/ page 291).

NOTETE Damage or malfunctions caused by

moisture

Moisture may cause damage to the electrical

system or cause it to malfunction.

When the fuse box is open, make sure

that no moisture can enter the fuse box.

When closing the fuse box, make sure

that the seal of the lid is positioned cor-

rectly on the fuse box.

If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the

cause traced and rectied at a qualied specialist

workshop.

Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:

The vehicle is secured against rolling away.

All electrical consumers are switched o.

The vehicle is switched o.

The electrical fuses are located in various fuse

boxes:

Fuse box in the engine compartment on the

le-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in

the direction of travel (/ page 291)

Fuse box in the front passenger footwell

(/ page 292)

Fuse box in the center of the trunk

(/ page 293)

Opening and closing tOpening and closing the fuse bohe fuse box in tx in the enginehe engine

comcomparpartmenttment

RReqequiruirements:ements:

A dry cloth and a screwdriver are available.

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Observe the notes on electrical fuses

(/ page 291).

Opening

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury from using the

windshield wipers when the hood is open

If the windshield wipers start moving when the

hood is open, you could be trapped by the

wiper linkage.

Always switch o the windshield wipers

and vehicle before opening the hood.

Open the hood.

Remove any existing moisture from the fuse

box using a dry cloth.

Loosen screws 1.

Press clamps 2 and li the fuse box lid up

and out.

The fuse assignment diagram is in a recess on the

side of the fuse box.

Closing

Check whether the seal is positioned correctly

in the lid.

Place the lid on the fuse box.

Make sure that clamps 2 engage.

Tighten screws 1.

Close the hood.

Opening and closing tOpening and closing the fuse bohe fuse box in tx in the frhe frontont

passengpassenger fer fooootwtwellell

Observe the notes on electrical fuses

(/ page 291).

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OpeningOpening

Li carpet 1 in the direction of the arrow.

Loosen screws 2 and remove the fuse box

lid from the top.

Closing

Place the lid on the fuse box.

Tighten screws 2.

Fold back the carpet.

Opening and closing tOpening and closing the fuse bohe fuse box in tx in the trhe trunkunk

Observe the notes on electrical fuses

(/ page 291).

Open the trunk oor .

Fuse box 1 is located in the center underneath

the trunk oor.

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