Towing - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual

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Towing

Important safety notes
WARNING
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Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
the ignition is switched off
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning
there is a malfunction in the power supply
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or the vehicle's electrical system
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
WARNING
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When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
mass rating can be found in the "Dimensions
and weights" section (
Make sure that no charging cable is plugged
in. The parking lock cannot be released if a
charging cable is plugged in.
page 311).
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! Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
Secure the tow rope on the same side on
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both vehicles.
Ensure that the tow cable is not longer
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than legally permitted. Mark the tow
cable in the middle, e.g. with a white
cloth (30 x 30 cm). This will make other
road users aware that the vehicle is being
towed.
Only secure the tow cable to the towing
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eye.
Observe the brake lamps of the towing
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vehicle while driving. Always maintain a
distance so that the tow rope does not
sag.
Do not use steel cables or chains to tow
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your vehicle. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! If the HOLD function is activated, the vehi-
cle brakes automatically in certain situa-
tions. To prevent damage to the vehicle,
deactivate the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
this purpose.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
Towing
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