2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 471

Practical hints Towing the vehicle ! 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 the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in 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 ( page 166). i If the battery is disconnected or discharged the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch. For more information, see "Battery" ( page 464) and "Jump starting" ( page 467). the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P. For information on manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever, see ( page 429). Installing towing eye bolt Towing eye bolt CLK 350 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover: Press mark on cover 1 or 2. Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the compartment underneath the trunk floor). Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with wheel wrench. To reinstall cover: i To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, switch on the ignition and activate the combination switch for the left or right turn signal in the usual manner - only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again. 1 Cover on right side of front bumper Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place. 470