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

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% Vehicles with automatic transmission: if
the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i , have the vehicle trans‐
ported away (
→
page 346). A towing vehicle
with lifting equipment is required for vehicle
transportation.
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NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
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A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.
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A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.
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WARNING Risk of accident when towing
a vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle being tow-started or towed
away is heavier than the permissible gross
mass of your vehicle, the following situations
can occur:
R
The towing eye may become detached.
R
The vehicle/trailer combination may
swerve or even overturn.
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If another vehicle is tow-started or
towed away, its weight must not exceed
the permissible gross mass of your own
vehicle.
If a vehicle must be tow started or towed away,
its weight must not exceed the permissible gross
mass of the towing vehicle.
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Information on the permissible gross mass of
the vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden‐
tification plate .
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: do
not open the driver's door or front passenger
door, otherwise the automatic transmission
automatically shifts to position j .
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Install the towing eye (
→
page 348).
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Attach the tow bar.
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NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐
tion
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Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.
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Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
(
→
page 64).
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
→
page 164).
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
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Release the electric parking brake.
Breakdown assistance 345