Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2021 Owner's Manual page 446

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ARNING 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 o .
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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.
When your vehicle is towed away, signi cantly
more e ort may be required to steer and
brake than is normally required.
Use a tow bar.
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Make sure that the steering wheel can
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move freely before towing the vehicle
away.
* N N O O TE TE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
Pull away slowly and smoothly.
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Loading the v Loading t he vehicle f ehicle for tr or transport ansport
Requirements:
The vehicle is stationary.
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The vehicle is switched o .
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The driver's display is in the initial state with
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no menus open ( page 335). Transport is
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also possible with a warning message visible.
The 12 V battery is charged.
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Plug-in h Plug-in hybr ybrid: id: transportation of vehicles should
only be carried out by professional recovery com-
panies.
If necessary, set the system language
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( page 376).
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Breakdown assistance 443
Observe the notes on towing away
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( page 441).
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Connect the towing device to the towing eye
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in order to load the vehicle.
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V V ehicles wit ehicles with tr h trailer hitc ailer hitch: h: you can also attach
the tow bar to the trailer hitch.
Switch on the power supply (
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Shi the transmission to position i.
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The transmission may be locked in position
j in the event of damage to the electrics. To
shi to i, provide the on-board electrical
system with power ( page 438).
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* N N O O TE TE Possible damage to the vehicle
when loading or unloading
When loading or unloading, the vehicle must
be raised to transport level.
If the transport settings are not shown or the
Vehicle not ready for loading
played, the vehicle may not be loaded or
unloaded.
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page 200).
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message is dis-