Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-CLASS, Owner'S Manual

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do not exceed the maximum permissible
noseweight.
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do not use a noseweight lower than the
minimum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
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the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
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the permissible trailer load
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the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
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the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which
must not be exceeded, can be found:
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in your vehicle documents
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on the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch and the trailer
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on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the man-
ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates
and those for the towing vehicle under "Tech-
nical data" (
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page 484).
G WARNING
If you release the ball coupling or it does not
engage correctly when folding in, it will swing
out. Within pivoting range of the ball coupling,
there is an increased risk of an accident and
injury.
Only release the ball coupling if the pivoting
range is unobstructed. Always make sure that
the ball coupling engages when folding in.
!
Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
When reversing the vehicle towards the
trailer, make sure there is nobody between
the trailer and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
to when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
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is heavier
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is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
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has an increased braking distance
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is affected more by strong crosswinds
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demands more sensitive steering
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has a larger turning circle
This can impair the vehicle's handling char-
acteristics. Adapt your style of driving accord-
ingly. Maintain a safe distance. Drive care-
fully.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather con-
ditions. Do not exceed the maximum permis-
sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion.
Notes on towing a trailer
General notes
Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol-
lowing models:
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S 400 HYBRID
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S 400
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S 63 AMG
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S 63 AMG 4MATIC
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When towing a trailer, set the tyre pres-
sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle
for a maximum load; see the tyre pressure
table in the fuel filler flap (
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page 443).
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On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord-
ing to the load placed on the vehicle. If nec-
essary, use a trailer with a height-adjusta-
ble drawbar.
Towing a trailer
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Driving
and
parking
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