Towing/Tow-Starting - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Towing and tow-starting
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Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.
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Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B
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using the jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
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Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to ground point A of your vehicle using
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the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to battery of other vehicle B first.
Start the engine.
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Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
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First, remove the jumper cables from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from
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positive clamp ; and positive terminal =. Begin each time at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
Close cover : of positive clamp ; after removing the jumper cables.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
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Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning.
there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
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or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G WARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could
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rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the
permissible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
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! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
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