Mercedes-Benz E 300, Owner'S Manual, Page: 317 / 465

Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System PLUS)
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WARNING Risk of accident when trans‐
porting vehicles with AIR BODY CON‐
TROL
The reduced damping forces on the vehicle
being transported can cause the vehicle/
trailer combination to start to swing.
As a result, when transporting vehicles with
AIR BODY CONTROL the vehicle/trailer com‐
bination may start to skid. Consequently, you
could lose control of your vehicle.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
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Load the vehicle correctly onto the
transporter.
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Secure the vehicle on all four wheels
with suitable tensioning straps.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐
ble speed of 60 km/h when transport‐
ing.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle from secur‐
ing it incorrectly
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After loading, the vehicle must be
secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
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A minimum distance of 20 cm upwards
and 10 cm downwards must be kept to
the transport platform.
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Secure the vehicle on all four wheels after
loading.
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic
transmission
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Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transport vehicle.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain due to
incorrect positioning
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Do not position the vehicle above the
connection point of the transport vehi‐
cle.
Towing eye
Towing eye 1 is attached to the edge of the
boot under the boot floor.
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