2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET emergency towing

X
To open: pull cover ;out by its top edge.
X To remove the insert: press release button
= and lift the insert up and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert:into the holder
from above and press down into the holder
until it engages. Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit.
Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment Example: vehicles with automatic transmission X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 139).
X To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover retracts. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 139).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 180 W(15 A). Accessories
include such items as mobile phone chargers.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-boardvoltage does not drop too low. If the on-board
voltage is too low, the power to the sockets is
automatically cut. This ensures that there is suf-
ficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the front centre console Example: vehicles with automatic transmission
X To open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
X To close: briefly press cover :at the front.
The cover retracts. 280
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Socket in the rear-compartment centre
console X
Pull cover ;out by its top edge.
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
A socket is fitted in the centre console in the
rear compartment on vehicles with an ashtray
and a cigarette lighter. Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys-
tem
Information on these requirements can be found
in the separate multimedia system operating
instructions. X
To open: press cover :for at least one sec-
ond.
X To make an emergency call: press SOS but-
ton ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz emergency call centre.
X After the emergency call, close cover :.You will see a message if:
R a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call centre cannot be made
R a call has not been automatically forwarded
to the public emergency call centre
In this case, dial the 112emergency number
on your mobile phone.
You can find more information on the Mercedes- Benz emergency call system in the separate
multimedia system operating instructions. Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Operating mobile communications equip-
ment while driving distracts you from paying
attention to traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There
is a risk of an accident.
Use this device only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when
operating mobile communications equipment in the vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate communica-
tions equipment while the vehicle is in motion,
you may only do so if the traffic situation per-
mits. You may otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure
yourself and others.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and to the
health of others. The use of an exterior aerial
takes into consideration the scientific discus-
sion surrounding the possible health risk posed
by electromagnetic fields.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial. This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in the
vehicle
R that mutual interference between the vehicle
electronics and mobile phones is minimised Features
281Stowing and features Z

Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage
well under the boot floor (Y page 277).
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi-
cles are not equipped with tyre-changing tools.
Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tools
are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tyre-changing tools can include, for
example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Wheel wrench
i The jack weighs approximately 2.1 kg.
The maximum load bearing capacity of the
jack can be found on the adhesive label on the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Centring pin
; Jack
= One pair of gloves
? Straps for emergency release of the Cabrio-
let soft top
A Tyre sealant filler bottle
B Tyre inflation compressor
C Towing eye
D Folding wheel chock
E Wheel wrench
X Open the boot lid.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 277).i
Example: equipment and country-specific
variations possible.
i Depending on the power class (LK), the tyre
inflation compressor has the following
weight:
R LK1 – 12 V/10 A, 120 W: 0.8 kg
R LK2 – 12 V/15 A, 180 W:1.2 kg
The tyre inflation compressor is maintenance-
free. If there is a malfunction, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel :
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
; Vehicle tool kit tray
= Stowage tray
X Open the boot lid.
X Lift the boot floor upwards (Y page 277).
The vehicle tool kit contains: R Straps for emergency release of the Cabriolet
soft top
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Centring pin
R One pair of gloves
R Wheel wrench
R Towing eye
i Example: equipment and country-specific
variations possible. Where will I find...?
305Breakdown assistance

X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position
2in the ignition lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
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:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage first
or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to position
P.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow-started. The transmission may
otherwise be damaged.
i You can find information on "Jump-starting"
under (Y page 313).
Before tow-starting, the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
R the battery is connected
R the engine has cooled down
R the exhaust system has cooled down
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety notes (Y page 315) and the
legal requirements in each respective country.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 116).
X Fit the towing eye (Y page 316).
X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Depress the clutch pedal fully, engage second
gear and continue to keep the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
X Release the brake pedal. X
Tow-start the vehicle.
X Release the clutch pedal slowly, do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing so.
X When the engine has been started, immedi-
ately depress the clutch pedal fully and shift
to neutral.
X Pull over at a suitable place and stop the vehi-
cle safely, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X Depress the parking brake.
X Remove the rigid towing bar or towing rope.
X Remove the towing eye (Y page 317).
X Switch off the hazard warning lamps. Electrical fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you manipulate, bridge or replace a faulty
fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage, the
electric cables could be overloaded. This may result in a fire. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with specified new fuses of the correct amperage.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating, which you can recognise by the
colour and fuse rating. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
The fuse allocation chart is located in the vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment under the
boot floor (Y page 305).
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Otherwise, components or systems could be
damaged.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper- ation of the fuses. 318
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