Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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Practical advice
Jump-starting, tow-starting/ towing
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You can have a towing coupling
1
retrofit-
ted to end cross-member
2
of the chas-
sis.
Towing coupling (example)
Information is available from any specialist
workshop or your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Retrofitting the towing coupling
!
In order to prevent damage to tail
cross-member, you must only fit the
towing coupling in conjunction with a
reinforcing plate
3
.
Using the towing coupling, you may
only tow or manoeuvre vehicles with a
total weight up to a maximum of
25 tonnes. You must not use the tow-
ing coupling for trailer operation or for
vehicle recovery purposes.
Loads in excess of 25 tonnes or trailer
operation will result in damage to the
end cross-member.
Observe the details on the type plate
fitted to the towing coupling.