Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Operator's Manual page 652

650 Breakdown assistance
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.
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.
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Loading the vehicle for transport
Requirements:
page 650).
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Pull away slowly and smoothly.
The vehicle is stationary.
The vehicle is switched off.
The driver's display is in the initial state with
no menus open ( page 410). Transport is
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also possible with a warning message visible.
The 12 V battery is charged.
If necessary, set the system language
( page 483).
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Observe the notes on towing away
( page 53).
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Connect the towing device to the towing eye
in order to load the vehicle.
Vehicles with trailer hitch: you can also attach
the tow bar to the trailer hitch.
Switch on the power supply (
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Shift the transmission to position i.
page 262).