Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual page 496

494 Breakdown assistance
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 298).
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Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion
4MATIC vehicles
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
Both axles on the ground
Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h
Yes, maximum 50 km at 50 km/h
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Front axle raised
No
No
Rear axle raised
Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the centre position with a steering
wheel lock
No