Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 332)

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If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its

weight must not exceed the maximum per-

missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-

cle.

It is better to have the vehicle transported

than to have it towed away.

If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-

age, have it transported on a transporter or

trailer.

The automatic transmission must be in posi-

tion N when the vehicle is being towed.

The battery must be connected and charged.

Otherwise, you:

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cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in

the ignition lock

R

cannot shift the automatic transmission to

position N

i

Disarm the automatic locking feature

before the vehicle is towed (Y page 90). You

could otherwise be locked out when push-

ing or towing the vehicle.

Installing/removing the towing eye

Installing the towing eye

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WARNING

The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There is

a risk of burns when removing the rear cover.

Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular

care when removing the rear cover.

Towing eye covers (example: Coupe)

The mountings for the removable towing eyes

are located in the bumpers. They are at the

front and at the rear, behind the covers.

X

Remove the towing eye from the vehicle

tool kit (Y page 322).

X

Press the mark on cover : inwards in the

direction of the arrow.

X

Take cover : off the opening.

X

Screw in and tighten the towing eye clock-

wise to the stop.

Removing the towing eye

X

Unscrew and remove the towing eye.

X

Attach cover : to the bumper and press

until it engages.

X

Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

Towing a vehicle with both axles on

the ground

It is important that you observe the safety

instructions when towing away your vehicle

(Y page 329).

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Towing and tow-starting

Roadside Assistance

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