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

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Loading the vehicle for transport
Requirements
R
The vehicle is stationary.
R
The vehicle is switched off.
R
The driver's display is in the initial state with
no menus open (
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page 321). Transport is
also possible with a warning message visible.
R
The 12 V battery is charged.
Plug-in hybrid: transportation of vehicles should
only be carried out by professional recovery com-
panies.
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Select vehicle transport .
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The noise certification mode is intended
exclusively for the technical test organization.
It restricts the drive power of the vehicle and
must not be used in customer operation.
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If necessary, set the system language
(
/
page 363).
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Observe the notes on towing away
(
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page 434).
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Connect the towing device to the towing eye
in order to load the vehicle.
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Switch on the power supply (
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page 202).
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Shift the transmission to position
i
.
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The transmission may be locked in position
j
in the event of damage to the electrics. To
shift to
i
, provide the on-board electrical
system with power (
/
page 430).
* NOTE Possible damage to the vehicle
when loading or unloading
When loading or unloading, the vehicle must
be raised to transport level.
If the transport settings are not shown or the
Vehicle Not Ready for Loading message is
displayed, the vehicle may not be loaded or
unloaded.
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If required, raise the vehicle to transport
level again.
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A vehicle that cannot be raised to trans-
port level may not be loaded or unloaded
using a ramp. Consult a qualified special-
ist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to activa-
ted transport level
If the vehicle is raised to transport level, driv-
ing and driving safety systems have only limi-
ted availability and the view from the vehicle is
restricted.
Driving safety is severely restricted and there
is a risk of an accident!
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Do not use transport level in normal road
operation.
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Only activate and use transport level to
load the vehicle and when not on public
roads.
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