Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Operator's Manual page 56

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towed away exceeds the permissible
gross mass.
If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away, its
permissible gross mass must not exceed the per-
missible gross mass of the towing vehicle.
Information on the permissible gross mass of
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the vehicle can be found on the vehicle identi-
fication plate ( page 765).
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Towing away the vehicle
Fit the towing eye ( page 653).
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Fasten the towing device.
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* 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 144).
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate tow-away protection
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( page 166).
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
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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 limited
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 system
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is malfunctioning.
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the energy supply or the on-board electri-
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cal system is malfunctioning.
page 352).
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In such cases, do not tow the vehicle.
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Transport the vehicle (
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* NOTE Damage to the drive system due to
incorrect towing
The vehicle may not be towed in the following
situations:
the vehicle is switched off.
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the brake system or power steering system
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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.
page 650).
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