2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 285

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 283 Version: 2.11.8.1 Towing the vehicle Removing cover in rear bumper G Warning! In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury, use extreme caution when removing the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe is extremely hot. X 283 Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it clockwise. If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel wrench, use a suitable object to turn the towing eye bolt. or X Removing towing eye bolt X X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. X Press on cover : as indicated by the arrow. X Fold cover : down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. Towing with front axle raised ! 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). X X Fixing towing eye bolt Example illustration front bumper X Take the towing eye bolt and, if so equipped, the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 224). X Screw towing eye bolt ; clockwise into threaded hole to its stop. Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the automatic central locking (Y page 123). X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher (Y page 90). ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised. Z Practical hints Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;. X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover : (Y page 282) and snap it into place.