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),
only forwards with the
driver in the vehicle
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),
only forwards with the
driver in the vehicle
Front axle raised No
Rear axle raised No
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods.
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged, the following
actions cannot be performed:
R
the vehicle cannot be started.
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied
R
The transmission cannot be shifted to position
i
or
j
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If the transmission cannot be shifted to posi-
tion
i
or the driver's display in the instru-
ment cluster does not show anything, have
the vehicle transported (
/
page 436). A tow-
ing vehicle with lifting equipment is required
for vehicle transportation.
* NOTE 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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