2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 292

290 Towing the vehicle Removing towing eye bolt X 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 Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;. X Practical hints Reinstalling front cover: Fit locking tabs of cover : (Y page 288) under the lower edge of the opening in the bumper. X Apply even pressure on the upper part of the cover until it snaps into place. X Reinstalling rear cover: Fit cover : (Y page 288) and snap it into place. X engine will not run Rthere Rthere is a malfunction in the electrohydraulic brake system is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle's electrical system Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. 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). X X 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. G Warning! Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the automatic central locking (Y page 126). X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher (Y page 92). 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 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 92). ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! 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.