2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 429

Practical hints Towing the vehicle i The gear selector lever* will remain locked in position P (vehicles with automatic transmission*) and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on the battery ( page 421) or on jump starting ( page 424). Vehicles with automatic transmission*: For information on manual unlocking of gear selector lever, see ( page 396). Installing towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tool kit, located in the compartment underneath the trunk floor ( page 388). The towing eyes are located on the passenger side in the front and rear bumper. Take vehicle tool kit out of trunk ( page 388). Front cover Installing Unscrew the towing eye bolt using the lug wrench. To reinstall cover 1, tilt the marked lower left corner towards the opening. Maintaining its tilted position, insert cover 1 by applying the latches at the top left and lower right corner into the opening. 1 Cover in front bumper Removing Press mark on cover 1. Cover 1 springs open at the top right corner. Pull at the protruding part of cover 1 and fold cover down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. Do not disconnect cover 1 from its check strap. Screw towing eye bolt in to its end stop and tighten with lug wrench. To close cover 1, press on the diagonal opposite side of the marked corner until it fully engages. i Make sure the cover's check strap does not get caught when closing. 428