2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 316
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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314 X Towing away Take cover : off the opening. X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop. X Insert the lug wrench handle into the towing eye and tighten it. or X If your vehicle is not equipped with a lug wrench, use a suitable object to tighten the towing eye. 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. Removing the towing eye X Roadside Assistance Remove the lug wrench (if supplied) from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 294). X Insert the lug wrench handle into the towing eye and turn the towing eye counter-clockwise. or X If your vehicle is not equipped with a lug wrench, use a suitable object to loosen the towing eye. X Unscrew the towing eye. X The automatic transmission switches automatically to position P if the driver's door or front-passenger door are opened or the key is removed from the ignition lock. In order to ensure that the automatic transmission stays in position N when towing, do the following: X Attach cover : to the bumper and press until it engages. X Return the towing eye and the lug wrench to the vehicle tool kit. Towing the vehicle G Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: Rthe Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched off. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure you use the key and not the Start/Stop button (Y page 149). X Depress and hold down the brake pedal. X Shift the automatic transmission to position N. X Release the brake pedal. X Release the parking brake. X Activate the hazard warning signal (Y page 119). X Leave the ignition switched on. engine will not run is a malfunction in the brake system 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. Rthere ! You may only tow the vehicle a maximum distance of 30 miles (50 km). A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded. For towing distances over 30 miles (50 km), the vehicle must loaded onto a transporter. i When towing with the hazard warning lamp switched on, use the combination switch as normal to show changes to the direction of the vehicle. In this case, only the indicator lamps for the direction of travel flash. After resetting the combination switch, the hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.