2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN rear turn

!When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!When towing vehicles with KEYLESS-GO,
use the key instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton. Otherwise, the automatic transmission
may shift to position Pwhen the driver's or
front-passenger door are opened, which
could lead to damage to the transmission.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
!If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
HYBRID vehicles : make sure that you read
the "HYBRID" supplement included in the
vehicle literature. You could otherwise fail to
recognize dangers e.g. due to high voltage.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed away.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission dam-
age, have it transported on a transporter or
trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in posi-
tion Nwhen the vehicle is being towed.
The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock
Rcannot shift the automatic transmission to position N
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (
Ypage 279).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer.
iDisarm the automatic locking feature
(
Ypage 95). You could otherwise be locked
out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There is
a risk of burns when removing the rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular
care when removing the rear cover.
Towing eye covers (example: Sedan)
The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are at the
front and at the rear, behind the covers.
XRemove the towing eye from the vehicle
tool kit (
Ypage 270).
XPress the mark on cover :inwards in the
direction of the arrow.
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XTake cover:off the opening.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise as far as
it will go and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.
XAttach cover :to the bumper and press
until it engages.
XPlace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Ypage 281).
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position Pwhen you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock. In order
to ensure that the automatic transmission
stays in position Nwhen towing the vehicle,
you must observe the following points:
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the SmartKey in the ignition lock is in posi- tion 0.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the
SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop button
(
Ypage 139).
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the parking brake.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps, see
the Digital Operator's Manual.
XLeave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
iWhen towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of direc- tion. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After reset-
ting the combination switch, the hazard
warning lamp starts flashing again.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
!Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be towed with the rear axle raised.
The vehicle/trailer combination may oth-
erwise swerve or even roll over.
!The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®could other-
wise damage the brake system.
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XSecure the vehicle.
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Fuse box in the engine compartment
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(
Ypage 284).
GWARNING
When th ehoo dis open and th ewindshield
wiper sare set in motion ,you can be injured by
th ewiper linkage. Ther eis aris kof injury.
Always switch off th ewindshield wiper sand
th eignition before opening th ehood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover isopen.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lyin g correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping inor dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XOpen the hood.
XUse a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
XTo open: remove lines ;from the guides.
XMove lines ; aside. Route the lines behind
connection =todo this.
XOpen clamp :.
XRemove the fuse box cover forwards.
XTo close:check whether the seal is lying
correctly inthe cover.
XInsert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
XFo ld down cover and close clam ps:.
XSecure lines ; inthe guides.
XClose the hood.
Fuse box in the trunk
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(
Ypage 284).
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover isopen.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping inor dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
XOpen the trunk lid.
XTo open:release cover :at the top right
and left-hand sides with a flat object.
XOpen cover :down wards inthe direction
of the arrow.
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(
Ypage 284).
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover isopen.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping inor dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
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Jacking points (example: Sedan)
The jacking points are located just behind thefront wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
AMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: to protect the vehicle body, the
vehicle has covers next to the jacking points
on the outer sills.
Cover, front (example: vehicles with AMG Sports
package)
XAMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: fold cover=upwards.
XPosition jack Aat jacking point ?.
XMake sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
XTurn crankBclockwise until jack Asits
completely on jacking point ?. The base of
the jack must lie evenly on the ground.
XTurn crank Buntil the tire is raised a max-
imum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
Removing a wheel
!AMG vehicles: during removal and repo-
sitioning of the wheel, the wheel rim can
strike the ceramic-brake disc and damage
it. Therefore, you should proceed carefully
and get a second person assist to you.
Alternatively, you can use a second align-
ment bolt.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
312Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires

XTurn the crank of the jack counter-clock-
wise until the vehicle is once again standing
firmly on the ground.
XPlace the jack to one side.
XTighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated (:
to A). The specified tightening torque is
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
XTurn the jack back to its initial position.
XStow the jack and the rest of the vehicle
tools in the trunk/cargo compartment
again.
XAMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: insert the cover into the outer
sill.
XCheck the tire pressure of the newly moun-
ted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(
Ypage 291).
iAll wheels mounted must be equipped
with functioning sensors.
Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
!
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP
®, and are marked as follows:
RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original
RMOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
RMO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, tire dimen-
sion variations could cause the tires to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam-
age to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those tes-
ted and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-
ing tire tables:
RBA: both axles
RFA: front axle
RRA: rear axle
The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard with the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
Rin the tire pressure table on the inside of the
fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(
Ypage 291).
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Wheels and tires