2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 516
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Practical hints Towing the vehicle Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button from the starter switch ( page 41). Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch. Switch on the ignition. Depress the brake pedal. Shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. Release the brake pedal. If engaged, release the parking brake ( page 56). Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch. ! Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts. i To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use, set the starter switch 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. Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on the right-hand side of each bumper. Example illustration R 550 4MATIC 1 Towing eye cover 515