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

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WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐
ted safety-related functions during the
towing process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon‐
ger available in the following situations:
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the ignition is switched off.
R
the brake system or power steering sys‐
tem is malfunctioning.
R
the energy supply or the on-board electri‐
cal system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is then towed away, signif‐
icantly more effort may be required to steer
and brake than is normally required.
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Use a tow bar.
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Make sure that the steering wheel can
move freely, before towing the vehicle
away.
* NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
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Pull away slowly and smoothly.
Loading the vehicle for transport
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Observe the notes on towing away
(
→
page 344).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye to
load the vehicle.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The automatic transmission may be locked
in position j in the event of damage to the
electrical system. To shift to i , provide the
on-board electrical system with power
(
→
page 340).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift the automatic transmission to position
j .
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Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle and prevent it from rolling away.
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Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System PLUS)
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WARNING Risk of an accident when
transporting vehicles with Adaptive
Damping System PLUS
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
the Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the
vehicle/trailer combination may start to skid.
Consequently, you could lose control of your
vehicle.
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When transporting, ensure that:
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