Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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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 automatic locking (
→
page 62).
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
→
page 156).
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Shift the automatic transmission to position
i .
% Vehicles with automatic transmission: If
the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i , have the vehicle trans‐
ported away (
→
page 306).
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When towing away with the rear axle
raised: move the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
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When towing away with one axle raised:
switch on the power supply.
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When towing away with both axles on
the ground: switch on the ignition.
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Release the electric parking brake.
* 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.
#
Pull away slowly and smoothly.
Loading the vehicle for transport
Transportation of vehicles should only be carried
out by professional recovery companies.
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Observe the notes on towing away
(
→
page 304).
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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 .
% Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The automatic transmission may be locked
in position j in the event of damage to the
electrics. To shift to i , provide the on-
board electrical system with power
(
→
page 301).
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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.
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic
transmission
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Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transport vehicle.
306 Breakdown assistance