Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020, Owner'S Manual

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towing eye. Fasten the tow bar to the trailer
hitch.
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Make sure that cover 1 engages in the
bumper when you remove the towing eye.
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to
incorrect use of the towing eye
When a towing eye is used to recover a vehi‐
cle, the vehicle may be damaged in the proc‐
ess.
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Only use the towing eye to tow away or
tow start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the vehicle (emergency engine
start)
* NOTE Damage to the automatic trans‐
mission due to tow-starting
Tow-starting the vehicle can damage the
automatic transmission.
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Do not tow-start the vehicle.
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Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to overloaded lines
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher
amperage, the electric line could be overloa‐
ded.
This could result in a fire.
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Always replace faulty fuses with speci‐
fied new fuses containing the correct
amperage.
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NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuses
Electrical components or systems may be
damaged by incorrect fuses, or their func‐
tionality may be significantly impaired.
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Only use fuses that have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz and which have the
correct fuse rating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognise by the col‐
our and fuse rating. The fuse ratings and further
information to be observed can be found in the
fuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: in the vehicle docu‐
ment wallet.
* NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused
by moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
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When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse
box.
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When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned cor‐
rectly on the fuse box.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:
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The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
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