Permitted towing methods
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
#
Observe the notes on the permitted towing
methods (
→
page 343) (
→
page 344).
#
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
Summary of Contents for E-Class Sedan
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Page 8: ...6 At a glance Cockpit ...
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