Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
R
Make sure that detachable parts are recon-
nected in the same way.
TTooww-st -star arting or to ting or towing away wing away
PPer ermitt mitted to ed towing met wing methods (non plug-in h hods (non plug-in hybr ybrid) id)
* NNOOTE TE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations:
R
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
R
Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
#
during towing
#
in a car wash
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems
(
/
page 334).
*
NNOOTE TE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
ing away incorrectly
#
Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
TToowing wit wing with a r h a raised axle: aised axle: towing should be per-
formed by a towing company.
VVehicles wit ehicles with r h rear wheel dr ear wheel drive ive
PPer ermitt mitted to ed towing met wing methods hods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is
xed in the centre position
with a steering wheel lock
4MA 4MATIC v TIC vehicles ehicles
PPer ermitt mitted to ed towing met wing methods hods
Both axles on
the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at
50 km/h
Front axle
raised
No
Rear axle
raised
No
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