Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 277

& WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐
ted safety-related functions during the
towing process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon‐
ger available in the following situations:
the ignition is switched off.
R
the brake system or power steering sys‐
R
tem is malfunctioning.
the energy supply or the on-board electri‐
R
cal system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is then towed away, signif‐
icantly more effort may be required to steer
and brake than is normally required.
Use a tow bar.
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Make sure that the steering wheel can
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move freely, before towing the vehicle
away.
* 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.
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Loading the vehicle for transport
Observe the notes on towing away
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( page 273).
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Connect the tow bar to the towing eye to
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load the vehicle.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
i.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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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 269).
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Load the vehicle onto the transporter.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
j.
Use the electric parking brake to secure the
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vehicle and prevent it from rolling away.
Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
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Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System PLUS)
& WARNING Risk of accident when trans‐
porting vehicles with AIR BODY CON‐
TROL
The reduced damping forces on the vehicle
being transported can cause the vehicle/
trailer combination to start to swing.
As a result, when transporting vehicles with
AIR BODY CONTROL the vehicle/trailer com‐
bination may start to skid. Consequently, you
could lose control of your vehicle.
There is a risk of accident and injury.