Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 333

% Vehicles with automatic transmission: If
the automatic transmission cannot be shif‐
ted to position i, transport the vehicle
( page 332). A towing vehicle with lifting
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equipment is required for vehicle transport.
* NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis‐
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when tow‐
ing at excessively high speeds or over long
distances.
A towing speed of 31 mph (50 km/h)
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must not be exceeded.
A towing distance of 31 miles (50 km)
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must not be exceeded.
& WARNING Risk of accident when towing
a vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle being tow-started or towed
away is heavier than the permissible gross
mass of your vehicle, the following situations
can occur:
The towing eye may become detached.
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The vehicle/trailer combination may
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swerve or even overturn.
If another vehicle is tow-started or
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towed away, its weight must not exceed
the permissible gross mass of your own
vehicle.
If a vehicle must be tow-started or towed away,
its weight must not exceed the permissible gross
mass of the towing vehicle.
Information on the permissible gross mass of
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the vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden‐
tification plate .
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do
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not open the driver's door or front passenger
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door, otherwise the automatic transmission
automatically shifts to position j.
Install the towing eye ( page 334).
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Attach the tow bar.
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* NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐
tion
Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to
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the towing eyes.
Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
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( page 62).
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Do not activate the HOLD function.
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Deactivate Active Brake Assist (
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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Shift the automatic transmission to position
i.
Release the electric parking brake.
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page 159).
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