2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 289
2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 287 Version: 2.11.8.1 Towing the vehicle Removing towing eye bolt X 287 Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;. X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover : (Y page 286) and snap it into place. X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. X ! 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 Fixing towing eye bolt Example illustration front bumper X Take the towing eye bolt and, if so equipped, the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 234). X Screw towing eye bolt ; clockwise into threaded hole to its stop. X Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it clockwise. or X If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel wrench, use a suitable object to turn the towing eye bolt. 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 off the automatic central locking (Y page 108). X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher (Y page 74). ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch 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. Z Practical hints Press mark on cover : as indicated by the arrow. X Lift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. Towing with front axle raised