Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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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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page 350).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged, the following
actions cannot be performed:
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The engine cannot be started
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The electric parking brake cannot be
released or applied
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The automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i or j
% If the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i or the driver's display in
the instrument cluster does not show any‐
thing, have the vehicle transported away
(
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page 352). 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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WARNING Risk of accident when towing
a vehicle which is too heavy
If another vehicle is tow-started or towed
away, its weight must not exceed the permis‐
sible gross mass of your own vehicle, other‐
wise the following could occur:
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The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may
swerve or even rollover.
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If another vehicle is tow-started or
towed away, its weight must not exceed
the permissible gross mass of your own
vehicle.
If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away,
its weight must not exceed the permissible gross
mass of the towing vehicle.
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Information on the permissible gross mass of
the vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden‐
tification plate (
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page 466).
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Do not open the driver's door or front
passenger door, otherwise the automatic
transmission automatically shifts to position
j .
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Install the towing eye (
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page 353).
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Fasten the tow bar.
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐
tion of the tow bar
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Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
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Deactivate the automatic locking mecha‐
nism .
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