Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class - Manual (Page 313)

the combination switch, the hazard warn-
ing lamps start flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position
P when you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in posi-
tion
N when towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion
N.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
Vehicles with manual or automatic trans-
mission:
X Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 110).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Y page 308).
Transporting the vehicle
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Move the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission. You could otherwise damage
the automatic transmission.
Before tow-starting the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
R
the battery is connected.
R
the engine has cooled down.
R
the exhaust system has cooled down.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 110).
X Fit the towing eye ( Y page 310).
X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
Towing and tow-starting
311
Breakdown assistance
Z