Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-
cle be transported with all wheels off the 
ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel 
lift/dolly equipment.

When circumstances do not permit the 
recommended towing methods, the vehi-
cle may be towed with all wheels on the 
ground or front wheels raised only so far as 

to have the vehicle moved to a safe loca-
tion where the recommended towing 
methods can be employed.

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Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip-
ment with key in starter switch turned 
to position 0.

Do not tow with sling-type equipment. 
Towing with sling-type equipment over 
bumpy roads will damage radiator and 
supports.

To prevent damage during transport, 
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or 
suspension parts.

Switch off the tow-away alarm and the 
automatic central locking 

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If the vehicle is towed with the front 
axle raised, the engine must be shut off 
(key in starter switch position 0 or 1). 
Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be 
engaged and will apply the rear wheel 
brakes.

When towing the vehicle with all wheels 
on the ground, the selector lever must 
be in position N and the key must be in 
starter switch position 2. When towing 
the vehicle with all wheels on the 
ground, the vehicle may be towed only 
for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) 
and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 
(50 km/h).

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To be certain to avoid a possibility of 
damage to the transmission, however, 
we recommend the drive shaft be dis-
connected at the rear axle drive flange 
for any towing beyond a short tow to a 
nearby garage.