2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 374

Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. RDo Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on each bumper. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tool kit, located in the storage compartment underneath the trunk/cargo compartment floor (Y page 290). X Take the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk/ cargo compartment. not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. RTowing ! To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. If circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front axle raised (except vehicles with 4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed. ! Before towing the vehicle observe the following instructions: RDo not tow-start the vehicle. You could otherwise seriously damage the automatic transmission which is not i If the battery is disconnected or discharged Rthe SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch Rthe automatic transmission will remain in park position P RFor Removing cover in front bumper more information see "Battery" (Y page 367) or "Jump starting" (Y page 369). information on manually unlocking the gear selector lever, see (Y page 345) 1 Cover RFor 372