2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 327

Towing the vehicle X 325 Connect negative terminal ? of charged battery B with negative terminal A with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal ? of charged battery B first. X Start engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery and run at idle speed. You can now turn on the electrical consumers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. X Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals ? and A first. X Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals ; and =. You can now switch on the headlamps. X Slide cover : from positive terminal = back. X Have the battery checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. vehicle. You could otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty. RDo not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. RTowing G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. Towing the vehicle Safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. ! Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diagonally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. ! Do not use the towing eye bolt for recovery, as this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. i If the battery is disconnected or discharged Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch RVehicles with automatic transmission: the automatic transmission will remain in park position P For more information see "Battery" (Y page 321) or "Jump starting" (Y page 323). Vehicles with automatic transmission: For information on manually unlocking the gear selector lever, see (Y page 311). ! To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. If circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front axle raised (except vehicles with 4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed. ! Before towing the vehicle observe the following instructions: RVehicles with automatic transmission and/or 4MATIC: Do not tow-start the Z Practical hints