Overview Of Towing Options - Mercedes-Benz Atego Manual

Towing
Vehicles involved in an accident:
Before raising the vehicle, check the connections between the frame sections and between the frame and
the axle.
On air-sprung vehicles: Set air suspension (on the raised axle) to "Lower".
If the air spring bellows on a rolling axle are defective, ensure adequate clearance and tow at a maximum of
10 km/h.
Fold up or detach the underride guard if necessary.
Additionally for semitrailer tractors with semitrailer:
Make sure there is sufficient clearance between the semitrailer tractor and the semitrailer, particularly when
cornering and when starting to drive up steep slopes.
Risk of accident
Trailer/semitrailer with ABS/EAB:
When towing entire truck/trailer combinations with braked trailer and electronic trailer brake, there is a
danger of uncontrolled braking of the trailer/semitrailer.
This can cause the trailer/semitrailer to lose lateral stability and break away.
Connect the towing vehicle and the trailer/semitrailer with an ABS cable (5-pin).
Retrofit an ABS socket on the towing vehicle if necessary.
Deactivate acceleration skid control (ASR), see page 103.
Remove the propeller shaft to the rolling axles.
When towing entire combinations, route an ABS cable from the towing vehicle to the trailer or semitrailer
(5-pin).

Overview of towing options

Vehicle model
4 x 2
4 x 4
6 x 2
6 x 2/4
1
Empty vehicle only
2
Make sure suitable axle forks are used (axle diameter and width)
3
Additionally secure the steering wheel and remove the roof spoiler
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Guidelines for Breakdown Services (Subject to technical modifications)
i
Raised at the front by
Wheels on front Leaf springs
axle or
front axle
2
housing
1
x x
1
x x
1
x x
1
x x
3
Raised at the rear by
Wheels on rear Wheels on trailing
axle or rear axle axle
2
housing
x
1
x
x
1
x
G
End
3
crossmember
1
x
1
x
1
x