automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2012 Workshop Manual

Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground G
WARNING
The powe rassistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the
engine is not running. You will then need
much more effort to brake and steer the vehi-
cle. Adapt your style of driving accordingly.
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 333).
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 127).
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal achange of direc-
tion. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When the com-
bination switch is reset, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal.
X Engage neutral.
or
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the parking brake. Transporting the vehicle
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it. X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
shift to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Move the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
move the selector lever to P.
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Secure the vehicle. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety instructions (Y page 333)
and the legal requirements in each respective
country.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 127).
X Fit the towing eye (Y page 334).
X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Depress the clutch pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Engage neutral.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Tow-start the vehicle.
X Engage second gear. Towing and tow-starting
335Breakdown assistance Z

Trailer loads
Missing values for the E500 BlueEFFICIENCY were not available at the time of going to print. All models (except the
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY model) Permissible trailer load, unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at minimum gra-
dient-climbing capability of 12 % from astandstill. 1800 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar
noseweight is no tincluded in the trailer load) 75 kg
Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer
Coupé Manual transmission Automatic transmission
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1135 kg 1145 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1155 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1175 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1175 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– Missing values were not availa-
ble at the time of going to print.
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1155 kg 1160 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1170 kg 1170 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
– 1175 kg
Cabriolet
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1205 kg 1215 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1225 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1245 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1245 kgTrailer tow hitch
381Technical data Z

Manual transmission Automatic transmission
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– Missing values were not availa-
ble at the time of going to print.
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1225 kg 1230 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1240 kg 1240 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
– 1250 kg
24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
The 24 GHz rada rsensor system requires separate approval for each country. If you are driving
in a country in which the radar sensor system is not approved, you must deactivate the system
using the on-board computer (Y page 245).
The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung.
Vehicles with anavigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically
near radio telescope facilities. Adisplay message appears in the multifunction display to tell
you that the radar sensor system is being switched off (Y page 263).
The currently active systems are automatically deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 188)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 210)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 214)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 65)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 69)
If deactivation does not occur automatically, you must deactivate the radar sensor system
using the on-board computer (Y page 245).
Vehicles withou tnavigation and vehicles for Australia: you must deactivate the radar
sensor system using the on-board computer whe nyou are near a radio telescope facility
(Y page 245). 382
24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview)Technical data