Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate the tow-away alarm
(
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page 103).
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist
(
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page 240).
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
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Release the electric parking brake.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐
ted safety-related functions during the
towing process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon‐
ger available in the following situations:
R
The ignition is switched off.
R
The brake system or power steering sys‐
tem is malfunctioning.
R
The energy supply or the on-board electri‐
cal system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is then towed away, signif‐
icantly more effort may be required to steer
and brake than is normally required.
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Use a tow bar.
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Make sure that the steering wheel can
move freely before towing the vehicle
away.
* NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
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Pull away slowly and smoothly.
Loading the vehicle for transport
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Observe the notes on towing away
(
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page 351).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye in
order to load the vehicle.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
% The automatic 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
(
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page 348).
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Raise the vehicle in order to achieve greater
ground clearance (
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page 254).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
j .
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Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
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Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
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