2002 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 288

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. The maximum towing speed and distance with the vehicle on the ground is 30 mph and 30 miles. 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 approximately 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. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 285 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index