Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2021 Owner's Manual page 443

440 Breakdown assistance
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Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
Make sure that detachable parts are recon-
R
nected in the same way.
T T o o w w -st -star arting or to ting or towing away wing away
P P er ermitt mitted to ed towing met wing methods (non plug-in h hods (non plug-in hybr
* N N O O TE TE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations:
Active Brake Assist
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
HOLD function
R
Active Parking Assist
R
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
during towing
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in a car wash
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Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
For towing, use a tow rope or tow bar with both
axles on the ground. Do not use tow bar systems
( page 334).
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* N N O O TE TE Damage to the vehicle due to tow-
ybrid) id)
ing away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
T T o o wing wit wing with a r h a raised axle: aised axle: towing should be per-
formed by a towing company.
V V ehicles wit ehicles with r h rear wheel dr ear wheel drive ive
P P er ermitt mitted to ed towing met wing methods hods
Both axles on Yes, maximum 50 km at
the ground 50 km/h
Front axle No
raised
Rear axle Yes, if the steering wheel is
raised xed in the centre position
with a steering wheel lock
4MA 4MATIC v TIC vehicles ehicles
P P er ermitt mitted to ed towing met wing methods hods
Both axles on Yes, maximum 50 km at
the ground 50 km/h
Front axle No
raised
Rear axle No
raised