2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 329

Towing the vehicle Removing towing eye bolt X X 327 Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;. X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into the neutral position (no gear selected). or X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with all wheels on the ground G Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: Rthe Vehicles with automatic transmission: Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher (Y page 93). engine will not run is a malfunction in the brake system Rthere Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle's electrical system This is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2. If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert. i While being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, use the combination switch in the usual manner to signal turns. Only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again. Towing with front axle raised ! The vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground. X X G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. X X Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Z Practical hints ! The vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).