With Both Axles On The Ground; Emergency Engine Starting; Transporting The Vehicle; System - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Towing and tow-starting
338
Only possible for vehicles without
4MATIC.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 138).
Y
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
When leaving the vehicle, take the
X
SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
( page 336).
Y
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
X
( page 138).
Y
i
When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of
direction. In this case, only the turn signals
for the desired direction flash. After
resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamps start flashing again.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position N.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X

Transporting the vehicle

! 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.
page 336).
Y
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Shift the automatic transmission to
X
position 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
X
position P.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
Secure the vehicle.
X
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
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported 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 ( page 334).
Y
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 otherwise damage the transmission.