Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised
Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the center position with a steering
wheel lock.
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
#
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods(
→
page 352).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged:
R
the engine cannot be started.
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied.
R
the automatic transmission cannot be shifted
to position i or j .
% If the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i , or the multifunction dis‐
play in the instrument cluster does not show
anything, have the vehicle transported away
(
→
page 355). A towing vehicle with lifting
equipment is required for vehicle transporta‐
tion.
* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
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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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