Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Owner's Manual page 403

400 Breakdown assistance
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐
tion of the tow bar
Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
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the towing eyes.
Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
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( page 87).
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate tow-away protection
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( page 108).
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist
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( page 260).
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Shift the transmission to position i.
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Release the electric parking brake.
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Remain in the cockpit during towing and
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observe the display messages.
Do not switch off the vehicle while it is being
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towed.
Do not open the driver's door or front
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passenger door; the transmission will other‐
wise automatically shift to j.
& 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:
the vehicle is switched off.
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the brake system or power steering sys‐
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tem is malfunctioning.
the energy supply or the on-board electri‐
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cal system is malfunctioning.
In such cases, do not tow the vehicle.
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Transport the vehicle ( page 400).
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* NOTE Damage to the drive system
The vehicle may not be towed in the follow‐
ing situations:
the vehicle is switched off.
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the brake system or power steering sys‐
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tem is malfunctioning.
the energy supply or the on-board electri‐
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cal system is malfunctioning.
In such cases, do not tow the vehicle.
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* 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.
Pull away slowly and smoothly.
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Loading the vehicle for transport
Requirements:
The vehicle is stationary.
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The vehicle is switched off.
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The driver's display is in the initial state with
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no menus open ( page 309). Transport is
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also possible with a warning message visible.
The 12 V battery is charged.
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If necessary, set the system language
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( page 341).
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