Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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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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the vehicle has been loaded onto
the transporter correctly
R
the vehicle is secured at all four
wheels with suitable tensioning
straps
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the maximum permissible speed of
60 km/h is not exceeded when
transporting
* 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 transportation 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 storage location
Towing eye 1 is attached to the edge of the
load compartment under the load compartment
floor.
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