Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011, Руководство пользователя

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X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 125).
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 the com-
bination switch is reset, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again.
Transporting the vehicle
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:
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:
shift to first gear 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.
!
Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
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
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (
Y
page 354).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety instructions (
Y
page 355)
and the legal requirements in each respective
country.
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (
Y
page 354).
Before tow-starting the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
R
the battery is connected.
R
the engine has cooled down.
R
the catalytic converters have cooled down.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y
page 125).
X
Fit the towing eye (
Y
page 356).
X
Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
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Towing and tow-starting
Breakdown
assistance