Emergency Engine Starting - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Towing and tow-starting
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Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
In order to signal a change of direction when
towing the vehicle with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination switch
as usual. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After resetting
the combination switch, the hazard warning
lamp starts flashing again.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission.
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be towed with the rear axle raised. The
vehicle/trailer combination may otherwise
swerve or even roll over.
Transporting the vehicle
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with auto-
matic transmission
!
When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the
front and rear axles must be stationary and on
the same transportation vehicle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may
otherwise be damaged.
All vehicles
!
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 eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting pur-
poses.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
X
applying the parking brake.
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
X
tion P.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition
X
lock and remove it.
Secure the vehicle.
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Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or dam-
age to the front or rear axle, have it transported
on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical sys-
tem
If the battery is defective, the automatic trans-
mission 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
( page 274).
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Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be started by tow-starting. This could oth-
erwise damage the transmission.
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You can find information on "Jump-starting"
under ( page 274).
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