Tow warning
This is a Tow Warning Indicator symbol and belongs to Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles. It will be seen if there is a drive system or high-voltage electrical system malfunction in an electric vehicle (EV). It appears as the front of a car with a tow hook in front of it.
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The indicator is seen in black and white and will be accompanied by the following message on the instrument panel: Do Not Tow Vehicle With Wheels on Ground. It will also be accompanied by a High Voltage System Malfunction indicator like the one to the right.
The vehicle needs to be transported on a flat bed truck for servicing.
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