Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicles with rear wheel drive
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is
fixed in the center position
with a steering wheel lock
4MATIC vehicles
Permitted towing methods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, for a maximum of
31 miles (50 km) at 31 mph
(50 km/h)
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
No
Permitted towing methods (plug-in hybrid)
% The following information does not apply to
Mercedes-AMG E Performance vehicles.
*
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing with both axles on the ground, use a
tow rope or tow rod. Do not use tow bar systems.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
ing away incorrectly
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Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Observe the information on towing and transport-
ing the vehicle in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
In the following situations, only transporting the
vehicle is permitted:
R
the driver's display is not working
R
the á Towing Not Permitted See Opera-
tor's Manual display message appears in the
driver's display
Exception: if the vehicle is located in a danger
zone, it can be recovered from the danger zone
despite the á Towing Not Permitted See
Operator's Manual display message or the display
not working. It must not be towed further than
55 yd (50 m) with both axles on the ground. A
towing speed of 6 mph (10 km/h) must not be
exceeded. Beyond these limits, only transporting
is permitted.
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