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

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X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 145).
X
Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock.
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of direc-
tion. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When you reset
the combination switch, the hazard warn-
ing lamps start flashing again.
Towing the vehicle away with the rear
axle raised
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise,
the transmission may be damaged.
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be towed with the rear axle raised.
The car/trailer combination may otherwise
swerve or even overturn.
!
The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ® could other-
wise damage the brake system.
Only vehicles without 4MATIC can be
towed away with the rear axle raised.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 145).
X
Move the front wheels to the straight-
ahead position.
X
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0 and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X
When leaving the vehicle, take the key or
the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
When towing your vehicle away with the rear
axle raised, it is important that you observe
the safety instructions (
Y
page 407).
Transporting the vehicle
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0 and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X
Secure the vehicle.
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise,
the transmission may be damaged.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it trans-
ported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
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Towing away and tow-starting
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