Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994, Owner'S Manual

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Towing the Vehicle
The rear towing eye is located at
the right, below the bumper. The
front towing eye is located on the
passenger side behind a flap in
the bumper panel.
Flap removal: Insert finger in the
flap opening and pull out.
To install the flap, engage the flap
at the top and press in the bottom
securely.
We recommend that the vehicle
be transported using flat bed
equipment. This method is prefer­
able to other types of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all
wheels on the ground and the
selector lever in position ” N” for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km)
and at a speed not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h).
To positively avoid a possibility of
damage to the transmission, how­
ever, we recommend to discon­
nect the drive shaft at the rear
axle drive flange on any towing
beyond a short tow to a nearby
garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equip­
ment. Towing with sling-type
equipment over bumpy roads will
damage radiator and supports.
Use wheel lift or flat bed
equipment.
Warning!
With the engine not running,
there is no power assistance
for the braking and steering
systems. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that
a considerably higher degree
of effort is necessary to brake
and steer the vehicle.
Vehicles with Acceleration Slip
Control (ASR)
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the
front axle raised, the key must not
be in steering lock position 2.
Otherwise, the acceleration slip
control will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear
wheel brakes.
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