2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 403

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 396) or on jump starting ( page 399). Vehicles with automatic transmission*: For information on manual unlocking of transmission selector lever, see ( page 376). Installing towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehicle tool kit, located in the compartment underneath the trunk floor ( page 369). The towing eyes are located on the passenger side in the front and rear bumper. Take vehicle tool kit out of trunk ( page 369). 2 Cover in rear bumper 1 Cover in front bumper Press mark on corresponding cover 1 or 2 in direction of arrow for folding down. Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. Do not remove cover completely. Screw towing eye bolt in to its end stop and tighten with lug wrench. For removing towing eye bolt and reinstalling cover, follow the previously described steps in reverse order. i When closing the cover, insert the latches first and gently press on the opposite side until the cover fully engages. Make sure the cover's check strap does not get caught when closing. 403