Towing And Tow-Starting; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

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 ground 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.
i Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.

Towing and tow-starting

Important safety notes

WARNING
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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
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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over.
Towing and tow-starting
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
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Details on the permissible gross vehicle
weight of your vehicle can be found on the
vehicle identification plate (
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti-
vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func-
tion in the following or other similar situa-
tions:
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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