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

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! Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
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secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
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make sure that the tow rope is not longer
than legally permitted. Mark the tow rope
in the middle, e.g. with a white cloth
(30 x 30 cm). This makes other road
users aware that a vehicle is being
towed.
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only secure the tow rope to the towing
eye.
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observe the brake lamps of the towing
vehicle while driving. Always maintain a
distance so that the tow rope does not
sag.
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do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
!
When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!
Shift the automatic transmission to N and
do not open the driver's or front passeng-
er's door during towing. The automatic
transmission may otherwise shift to posi-
tion P, which could damage the transmis-
sion.
!
You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of
50km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
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page 402).
Observe the legal requirements for the rele-
vant countries when towing.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-
age, have it transported on a transporter or
trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion N when the vehicle is being towed.
If the automatic transmission cannot be shif-
ted to position N, have the vehicle transpor-
ted on a transporter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
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cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2
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cannot release the electric parking brake
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cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
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Deactivate the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (
Y
page 92). You
could otherwise be locked out when push-
ing or towing the vehicle.
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Deactivate tow-away protection
(
Y
page 81) before the vehicle is towed.
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Towing and tow-starting
Breakdown
assistance