Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 ASR - Manual (Page 34)

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Towing the Vehicle
Warning!
Prior to towing the vehicle with all
wheels on the ground, make certain
that the electronic key is in steering
lock position 2.
If the electronic key is left in the
steering lock position 0 for an
extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the lock. In this
case, the steering is locked. To
unlock, remove electronic key from
steering lock and reinsert.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note
the following:
With the automatic central locking
activated and the electronic key in
steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors lock if the left front wheel as well
as the right rear wheel are turning at
vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15
km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic central
locking.
The rear towing eye is located at the
right, below the bumper. The front
towing eye is located on the passenger
side behind a flap in the bumper panel.
Flap removal:
Insert finger in recess of flap and pull
flap out.
Flap installation:
Engage flap at bottom and press in
top securely.
We recommend that the vehicle be
transported using flat bed equipment.
This method is preferable to other types
of towing.
The vehicle may be towed with all
wheels on the ground and the selector
lever in position "N" for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). The
electronic key must be in steering lock
position 2.
To positively avoid a possibility of
damage to the transmission, however,
we recommend to disconnect the drive
shaft at the rear axle drive flange on
any towing beyond a short tow to a
nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed
equipment, with electronic key in
steering lock turned to position 0.