2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 375
2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Manual
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Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing/reinstalling towing eye bolt Remove the towing eye bolt when you no longer need it. To do this, carry out the above steps in reverse order. Points to bear in mind The vehicle must not be tow-started. If the vehicle is to be towed, only tow it with all wheels on the ground. If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage, only tow it with the propeller shaft disconnected. Before towing the vehicle, make sure the battery is connected and charged. Otherwise you will not be able to switch on the ignition and move the selector lever to neutral position N. There will then be no power assistance when steering and braking. 1 Towing eye bolt Remove cover from the access hole. Screw towing eye bolt 1 clockwise in to its stop. Transporting the vehicle The towing eye bolt can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for transporting purposes. Switch on the ignition ( page 40). Move the selector lever to neutral position N. ! Only secure the tow bar to the towing eye bolt. The vehicle could otherwise be damaged. Take the towing eye bolt 1 from its storage compartment ( page 356). ! Your vehicle is equipped with a front towing eye bolt only ( page 375). You cannot tow other vehicles with your vehicle. ! Due to the low clearance height of the SLR, care must be taken when loading and unloading from a transporter to avoid damaging the vehicle body work. To secure the vehicle, only tie it down by the wheels or tires. Otherwise it could be damaged. 375