2010 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 290
2010 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 288 Version: 2.11.8.1 288 Fuses Towing with all wheels on the ground If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: Rthe G Warning! ! 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). 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. Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than approved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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. Practical hints G Warning! 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. X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into the neutral position (no gear selected). or X 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 74). A blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized MercedesBenz Center. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the passenger compartment. The fuse chart
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