2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 284

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 282 Version: 2.11.8.1 282 Towing the vehicle using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. Practical hints ! 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 one axle raised 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 covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. RDo not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. RTowing 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. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. 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 For more information see "Battery" (Y page 278) or "Jump starting" (Y page 280). For information on manually unlocking the gear selector lever, see (Y page 263). 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 underneath the trunk floor (Y page 224). X Take the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk. Removing cover in front bumper X ! Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diagonally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. ! Do not use the towing eye bolt for recovery, as this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane. Press mark on cover : as indicated by the arrow. X Lift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt.