Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, Operator'S Manual

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Permitted towing methods
Vehicle equipment/towing
method
Both axles on the ground Front axle raised Rear axle raised
Vehicles with manual transmission Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion
Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in
the center position with a steering
wheel lock.
4MATIC vehicles Yes, maximum 31 miles (50 km) at
31 mph (50 km/h)
No No
Towing with a raised axle: towing should be
performed by a towing company.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the
ground
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Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (
→
page 343) (
→
page 344).
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Make sure that the battery is connected and
charged.
When the battery is discharged:
R
the engine cannot be started.
R
the electric parking brake cannot be released
or applied.
R
vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission cannot be shifted to
position i or j .
344 Breakdown assistance