2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 350

Towing the vehicle Warning! Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the electronic key is in starter switch position 2. If the electronic key is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key from starter switch and reinsert. When towing another vehicle, observe that the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle being towed does not exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle. Important! When towing the vehicle, please, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking. See the individual setting menu "VEHICLE" - "AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK" on page 131. Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. Notes: The selector lever will remain locked in position "P" and the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See battery on page 342 or jump starting on page 344. Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking, see page 350. Towing the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 347 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index