Mercedes-Benz EQB 2022, Operator'S Manual

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In such cases, transport the vehicle
(
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page 308).
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NNOOTE TE 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.
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A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.
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W WARNING ARNING 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:
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The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may
swerve or rollover.
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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.
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Information on the permissible gross mass of
the vehicle can be found on the vehicle identi-
cation plate (
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page 345).
TToowing awa wing away t y the v he vehicle ehicle
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Install the towing eye (
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page 309).
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Fasten the towing device.
* NNOOTE TE Damage due to incorrect connec-
tion of the tow bar
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Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
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Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
(
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page 74).
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate the tow-away alarm (
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page 89).
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
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page 204).
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Shi the transmission to position i .
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Release the electric parking brake.
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Remain in the cockpit during towing and
observe the display messages.
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Do not switch o the vehicle while it is being
towed.
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Do not open the driver's door or front
passenger door; the transmission will other-
wise automatically shi to j .
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W WARNING ARNING 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:
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The vehicle is switched o .
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