2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 246
2002 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Towing the vehicle The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position "N" for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). The key must be in steering lock position 2. To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. The use of wheel lift equipment will damage engine oil pan. Important! When towing the vehicle, please, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking. 242 When transporting vehicle on flat bed equipment, the front end of the vehicle must be loaded first. Additional ramping may be required for loading to protect bumper fascia. Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the braking and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort in necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Note: To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use, turn key in steering lock to position 2 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner - only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.
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